1660s in piracy

Events

1660

• Although divided largely by nationality, with the English in Jamaica and the French in Tortuga or St. Dominique, a large buccaneering presence is established in the various English, French and Dutch colonies in the Lesser Antilles.
• The island of Tortuga officially becomes a colony of France due in part to the diplomatic efforts of Jeremie Deschampes.

  Births

• Thomas Dover, English buccaneer

  Deaths

• Gustav Skytte