Cabeza de Perro
Cabeza de Perro (* 1800 in Igueste de San Andrés , Tenerife , Canary Islands as Ángel García ; † unknown in Santa Cruz de Tenerife ) was a Spanish pirate .
However, it is currently believed to be a fictional character based on the character of Amaro Pargo .
biography
Cabeza de Perro has been devoted to piracy since his youth. He was active on the African coast and especially in the Caribbean . In the San Lázaro district of La Habana ( Cuba ) he owned a large estate, where he hid the stolen treasures.
The most famous story that can be linked to Cabeza de Perro was an attack on a boat sailing the route between La Habana and New York City . The entire crew was killed. A woman and her son, who were initially in hiding, were thrown overboard when the ship sank. You were picked up from an Italian ship and were the only survivors of the pirate attack.
After a few years, Cabeza de Perro was remorseful. He returned to his homeland and gave up piracy. Nevertheless, he was captured on the island of Tenerife and shot in Santa Cruz de Tenerife .
Similar to the famous pirate Amaro Pargo, there is a popular belief that Cabeza de Perro hid treasure in a cave on a beach near his hometown.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b El pirata tinerfeño Cabeza de Perro
- ↑ El pirata "cabeza de perro" ficcion o realidad
- ↑ Historias y relatos sobre tesoros en Canarias
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Perro, Cabeza de |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | García, Ángel (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish pirate |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1800 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Igueste de San Andrés, Tenerife , Canary Islands |
| DATE OF DEATH | 19th century |
| Place of death | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |