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    Jolly Roger is the traditional English name for the ensign flown to identify a pirate ship preceding or during an … See more

    Jolly Roger - Wikipedia

    • The flag most commonly identified as the Jolly Roger today – the skull and crossbones symbol on a black flag – was used during the 1710s by a number of pirate captains, including Black Sam Bellamy, Edward England, and John Taylor. See more

    Name

    Use of the term Jolly Roger in reference to pirate flags goes back to at least Charles Johnson's A General History of the Pyrates, published in Britain in 1724 and in fact has no connection to the given name Roger.
    Johnson sp… See more

    Design

    Key elements commonly found on a Jolly Roger flag typically include (some rarer than others):
    Skull and crossbones – The skull, historically called "death's head" (compare with … See more

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  2. One enduring symbol of piracy is the pirates’ distinctive flags, most notably the Skull and Crossbones or “Jolly Roger.” Pirate flags, often referred to as Jolly Rogers, are some of the most iconic symbols of the Golden Age of Piracy. These flags were used by pirates to identify themselves to other ships and to intimidate their prey.
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  7. Jolly Roger | Flag, Designs, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 4, 2024 · The Jolly Roger is a flag design that was used by pirates and privateers to frighten the crews of other ships into submission. It is most recognizable by its white skull-and-crossbones design on a black background.

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  9. Famous Pirates and their Flags - ThoughtCo

    Sep 15, 2019 · A pirate flag was often referred to as a "Jolly Roger," which many believe to be an Anglicization of the French jolie rouge or "pretty red." Here are some of the more famous pirates and the flags associated with them.

  10. The Origin of the Jolly Roger, The Ultimate Pirate Flag

    Sep 8, 2020 · As a symbol, the Jolly Roger was flown on pirate ships to convey a message to their targets. It was meant to instill fear and to demonstrate that those onboard were extremely powerful. The traditional "Jolly Roger" flag of piracy. …

  11. The history of pirate flags - HeritageDaily

    Jun 23, 2022 · One of the earliest descriptions of pirate flags can be found in ‘A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates’, published in 1724 and written by a Captain Charles Johnson, whose identity …

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