Raïs Hamidou
| Raïs Hamidou الرايس حميدو |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born | 1773 Boumerdes, Ottoman Algeria |
| Died | 1815 Cape Gata, Near of Spain |
| Piratical career | |
| Nickname | Amir el bihar (leader of the seas) |
| Type | Corsair |
| Allegiance | Regency of Algiers, Ottoman Empire |
| Years active | 1795 - 1815 |
| Rank | Captain, then Admiral |
| Commands |
Meshuda |
Meshuda
Portuguesa
Rais Hamidou or Hamidu, also called Hammida or Amidon (in the American literature) (1773–1815) was a famous Algerine corsair. He captured many ships during his career and was known for his gallantry and chivalry. Hamidou died in the Battle off Cape Gata against an American squadron commanded by Stephen Decatur in 1815. The commune of Raïs Hamidou in Algiers, is named after him.
...
Wikipedia