Jean Lafitte (c. 1780 – c. 1823) was a French pirate, privateer, and slave trader who operated in the Gulf of Mexico in the early 19th century. He and his older brother Pierre spelled their last name Laffite, but English language documents of the time used "Lafitte".

Mar 10, 2025 · Jean Laffite (born 1780?, France—died 1825?) was a privateer and smuggler who interrupted his illicit adventures to fight heroically for the United States in defense of New Orleans in the War of 1812.

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Jacques-Henri Laffite (French pronunciation: [ʒak ɑ̃.ʁi la.fit]; born 21 November 1943) is a French former racing driver and broadcaster, who competed in Formula One from 1974 to 1986. Laffite won six Formula One Grands Prix across 13 seasons.

Aug 15, 2020 · Though much of his life has been obscured by legend and time, the story of 19th-century French pirate Jean Lafitte is nonetheless one of intrigue, crime, and heroics.

Nov 13, 2019 · Laffite, Jean (ca. 1780–ca. 1825). Jean Laffite (Lafitte), pirate, was born in Bayonne, France, probably in 1780 or 1781, the son of a French father and a Spanish mother. He was four years younger than his more capable brother, Pierre.

Aside from a state historical marker out front, there’s little sign this overgrown lot was once the encampment of Texas’ most infamous pirate, Jean Lafitte. From 1817-20, Lafitte headquartered his smuggling business on Galveston Island, which was then part of Spanish Texas.

Jean Lafitte, sometimes spelled Laffite, was born in approximately 1780 in either France or Saint Domingue (modern day Haiti) and according historian H.W. Brands, Lafitte “was French, Spanish or Jewish depending on who was asking.”

Jacques Henri-Laffite (born November 21, 1943) is a former French Formula One racing driver who competed in the sport from 1974 until 1986. Laffite was one of the most experienced racers of his generation, in his last Formula One race at the …

Apr 1, 2024 · Jacques Laffite: a name that may not be as familiar to casual Formula 1 fans, but a legend in the eyes of those who truly understand the sport. This enigmatic French driver left an indelible mark on the history of motorsport, with a career that was both marked by triumphs and marred by tragedies.