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Bookmark or Share- Jean Lafitte: History & Mystery - U.S. National Park ServiceWho was Jean Lafitte? Mystery and legend surround the life of Jean Lafi tte. Was he a pirate, a patriot, or both? Is his last name spelled “Lafi tte” or “Laffi te”? Even the date and place of his birth and death are unknown. He was probably born in the early 1780s in either France or the French colony of St. Domingue (now Haiti) in the Caribbean.
- Jean Lafitte - WikipediaJean Lafitte ( c. 1780 – c. 1823) was a French pirate and privateer who operated in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century. He and his older brother Pierre spelled their last name Laffite, but English language documents of the time used "Lafitte".
- The Untold Truth Of Jean Lafitte, The Pirate Of New OrleansThe truth about the life of Jean Lafitte, the pirate of New Orleans, is shrouded in mystery, while myths, legends, hoaxes, and forgeries abound.
- The Treasure of Jean Lafitte - U.S. National Park ServiceIn Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on a bayou’s bank.
- Jean Lafitte, The French Pirate King Who Saved LouisianaA daring privateer who worked along the Gulf of Mexico, Jean Lafitte helped America defend New Orleans from the British during the War of 1812. Then-General Andrew Jackson approached Jean Lafitte personally to enlist his help against the British.
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