François or Francis Le Clerc (died 1563), also known as "Jambe de Bois" ("Peg Leg"), was a 16th-century French privateer, originally from Normandy. He is credited as the first pirate in …

Did many pirates actually have peg legs, or is this merely a romanticized myth perpetuated by literature and film? Here, we delve into the history of piracy — and maritime medicine — to …

Nov 10, 2023 · Francois Le Clerc was a French Privateer who would become the first pirate in the modern era to earn the nickname "peg leg" due to having a peg leg after a brutal injury. Le …

Sep 4, 2022 · Did pirates use peg legs? Yes. There are at least two recorded accounts of pirates wearing peg legs. But most amputees who remained part of pirate crew probably hobbled …

When we picture a pirate, there's often a striking image of a swashbuckler with a wooden peg leg, stomping around his ship, commanding his crew with an air of unmatched authority. But where …

Jan 17, 2022 · So-called ‘peg legs’ may have been a reality on pirate ships due to the high risk of injuries, but again, there are no eyewitness accounts to suggest anyone wore them. Just like …

Mar 26, 2024 · A peg leg is an artificial limb made of wood that could be attached to the remaining stump of a pirate’s leg. Think of it as a substitute for a real leg, helping them navigate their …

The Pirate Surgeon's Journal Tools and Procedures pages include detailed information about 17th and 18th century surgical tools and techniques used during the Golden Age of Piracy …

When a pirate did lose a leg, they had to adapt to their new reality. Enter the peg leg - a rudimentary prosthetic that allowed them to maintain their balance on the rolling deck of a ship....

A peg leg, also referred to as a wooden leg, was a prosthesis, more specifically an artificial limb of carved wood fitted to the remaining stump of an amputated leg. Several individuals, some …