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Followers of Jean Lafitte who continued smuggling and piracy in Gulf of Mexico after his decline.
The Lafitte remnants
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Lesser-known Mississippi Valley river pirates; illustrate inland piracy shift in early 19th century.
Shaw Gang
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French privateer turned pirate in Gulf of Mexico; operated alongside other post-Lafitte networks.
Jean La Fargue
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Cuban pirate involved in slave trade; attacked shipping and engaged in Caribbean piracy.
Joaquín de Sola
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Puerto Rican pirate with Robin Hood reputation; attacked shipping while aiding poor locals; early 19th century.
Roberto Cofresí
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Small pirate groups using Hernando de Soto’s name to terrorize Gulf shipping; early 19th century.
Hernando De Soto’s descendants
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Band of pirates/privateers operating off Hispaniola and Cuba; engaged in maritime raids and smuggling.
The Burrell Gang