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Ching Shih: History’s Most Successful Pirate Commander

Ching Shih: History’s Most Successful Pirate Commander

by Is This History | Apr 20, 2026 | Age of Pirates

When we think of notorious pirates, names like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd usually come to mind. These men sailed the Caribbean with a handful of ships and a few hundred followers. However, they pale in comparison to a Chinese woman named Ching Shih. She commanded an...

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