Robert Maynard was famous for his defeat of the pirate that was probably born where?
Robert Maynard Robert Maynard (c. 19 September 1684 – 4 January 1751) was a lieutenant and later captain in the Royal Navy. He served as first lieutenant of HMS "Pearl" , most famous for his part in the defeat of the notorious English pirate Blackbeard in battle. Robert Maynard was made a lieutenant on 14 January 1707. From 1709 he was third lieutenant on HMS "Bedford" . He became first lieutenant of HMS "Pearl" in 1716. He was promoted to commander in 1739, and to captain in 1740.
Jan Mendoses Jan Mendoses was a European pirate or merchant who lived during the 17th century. It is possible that Jan Mendoses' real name was Juan [de] Mendoza. There is considerable doubt about his nationality, some sources claiming he was a Belgian named Mandaus, others that he was Spanish. He may even have been a merchant heading for Russia, rather than the "notorious pirate" claimed by Danish sources.