Edward Brennan

Edward Brennan (c. 1639 - Unknown; Irish: Eadbhárd Ó Braonáin) was a Irish-born British privateer-turned-pirate and a member of the Brethrenhood of the Coast. As a privateer, he made a name for himself in both the Indian Ocean (according to Sri Bhaskara Angre) and later the Caribbean during his activities, primarily raiding Spanish settlements, and supposedly circumnavigated the world.

Born in County Galway, Edward sought to acquire riches and adventure in hopes of a better life for his parents, both of whom were poor farmers. He became a cabin-boy aboard the privateer ship The George for the Royal Navy early in his life and, once accepted, found himself stationed in the West Indies in 1650. In 1655, he was supposedly a full-fledged member and participated in the Invasion of Jamaica. Afterwards, the ship was stationed in Madagascar and the Indian Ocean for some time.

Sometime before 1688, he was promoted to Quartermaster. His captain was killed shortly after by Sri Bhaskara Angre whilst returning to Madagascar. Brennan attempted to kill Angre out of revenge, but Angre managed to escape. Brennan returned to Madagascar, where his actions earned him respect from the crew who later elected him captain. In 1675, he returned to the Caribbean against British orders and was denounced as a pirate.

Early Life
Edward Brennan was born to Francis Brennan and the witch Samantha Brennan (nee O'Brien) somewhere in Galway County, Ireland.