Jack Ward
Jack Ward | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Ward c. 1553 |
| Died | 1622 (aged 68–69) |
| Nationality | English |
| Piratical career | |
| Nickname | Birdy, Sharky, Yusuf Reïs, 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 | La Goulette, Tunis |
| Commands | Gift, Little John, Reniera e Soderina |
| Wealth | £500,000 - £2,000,000 |
John Ward or Jack Ward (c. 1553 – 1622), also known as Birdy, Sparrow 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.
According to writer Giles Milton, Jack Ward was an inspiration for Jack Sparrow of the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise.