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			[[Mary Read]] was an English woman who lived during the early 18th century and is best known for her role as a female pirate, disguising herself as a man to serve in the Royal Navy and later joining the crew of the infamous pirate [[Calico Jack]] [[Rackham]]. Her life story, though largely undocumented in contemporary sources, has become a symbol of gender fluidity and resistance to societal norms during the [[Age of Piracy]].

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			[[Mary Read]] was born in 1692 in [[England]], though the exact location of her birth remains unclear. Historical accounts suggest that she was raised by her grandmother after her mother’s death, and she was sent to live with a [[Dutch]] family in [[Amsterdam]] at a young age. It is believed that during this time, she was subjected to abuse by her stepfather, which may have contributed to her decision to leave home and live as a man. By the age of 14, [[Mary Read]] had adopted the identity of "James" and joined the [[Royal Navy]], where she served for several years.

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			After leaving the Navy, [[Mary Read]] is said to have met [[Calico Jack]] [[Rackham]], a prominent pirate in the [[Caribbean]]. She joined his crew in 1720, continuing to live as a man and serving as a skilled fighter. Her true identity was eventually discovered by [[Calico Jack]], who reportedly expressed admiration for her courage and skill. [[Mary Read]] remained with the crew until her death in 1721, likely due to [[tuberculosis]] or [[childbirth complications]], though the exact cause remains uncertain.
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			[[Mary Read]]'s story has been widely celebrated in popular culture as an example of [[gender nonconformity]] and [[female empowerment]] during a time when women were largely excluded from military and maritime professions. While historical records about her life are sparse, her tale has been documented in several [[piracy]]-related texts, including [[Captain Charles Johnson]]'s [[A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates]] (1724). This work, though often criticized for its embellishments, provides one of the few surviving accounts of [[Mary Read]]'s life.

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			- [[A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates]] by [[Captain Charles Johnson]] (1724)
			- [[https://www.piratesahoy.com/mary-read/ PiratesAhoy.com]]
			- [[https://www.history.com/news/mary-read-the-woman-who-pretended-to-be-a-man-and-became-a-pirate History.com]]

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