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In 1718, which pirate died in battle off the coast of what is now North Carolina?

Arr matey, you're asking about the legendary Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard! This infamous pirate was as notorious as they come, sailing the high seas during the early 18th century. He was particularly active around the West Indies and along the eastern coast of the American colonies.

Blackbeard met his dramatic end in 1718, during a ferocious battle with Lieutenant Robert Maynard's crew off the coast of what is now North Carolina. During this fight, Blackbeard received a staggering number of injuries before finally kicking the bucket. It's said that he was shot five times and cut about twenty before he finally went down. Talk about tough!

So next time you're sipping on a rum cocktail by the beach, raise a toast to old Blackbeard. He may have been a scoundrel and a scallywag, but his life sure makes for some fascinating tales!