Edmund Cooke (pirate)

Edmund Cooke
“The seventh was led by Captain Edmond Cook with red Colours striped with yellow, with a Hand and Sword for his devise”
Other namesEdward / Edmond or Cook
OccupationPirate
Years active1673–1683
Known forSailing against the Spanish alongside Bartholomew Sharp, John Coxon, Basil Ringrose, Lionel Wafer, and other famous buccaneers
Piratical career
CommandsVirgin

Edmund Cooke (fl. 1673–1683, also named Edward / Edmond or Cook) was a merchant captain, buccaneer, and pirate. He is best known for sailing against the Spanish alongside Bartholomew Sharp, John Coxon, Basil Ringrose, Lionel Wafer, and other famous buccaneers. Cooke's flag was red-and-yellow striped and featured a hand holding a sword.

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