2. True or False? Henry Morgan was considered a pirate by the British.
Answer: False
With a piece of paper giving authority for his actions by the governor of Jamaica, Morgan was considered a privateer. As diplomatic moves to make friends with the Spanish were being undertaken, Morgan was arrested for political show. However, when put on trial in England, he was pardoned by King Charles II.
He was even knighted in 1674. The British realized Morgan helped the British cause with his raiding and plundering of Spanish possessions.
3. What was considered his most memorable feat against the Spanish?
Answer: The sacking of Panama
Morgan and his band did all these mentioned starting in 1665, and ending in 1670 with what is considered his greatest feat, the sacking of Panama.
4. What year was Henry Morgan knighted?
Answer: 1674
He was knighted by King Charles II of England.
5. When did Morgan die?
Answer: Aug. 25, 1688
Sir Henry Morgan returned to Jamaica as lieutenant-governor where he died of a fever on Aug. 25, 1688. He was buried with great honors in Port Royal. I hope you enjoyed my quiz on Sir Henry Morgan. My quiz "Morgan's Treasure of Old Providence" is also based on Sir Henry Morgan's quests.
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