Jack Ward

Jack Ward Jack Ward English-Ottoman Barbary pirate (1553–1622) For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Jack Ward (ice hockey). John Ward or Jack Ward (c. 1553[1] – 1622), also known as Birdy, Sparrow[2][3] or later as Yusuf Reis, was an English pirate who later became a Corsair for the Ottoman Empire operating out of Tunis during the early 17th century. Quick facts Born, Died ... Jack Ward, later Yusuf Reïs Born John Ward c. 1553 Faversham, Kent, England Died 1622 (aged 68–69) Tunis, Ottoman Tunisia Nationality English Piratical career Nickname Birdy, Sharky, Chakour (also spelled Chagour), Jack Sparrow Type Barbary Corsair Allegiance Kingdom of England (until 1604) Tunisia (from 1605) Years active fl. 1605–1610 Rank Admiral, Reïs Base of operations…

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