# Richards — A General History of the Pirates character guide

> Richards in A General History of the Pirates by Captain Charles Johnson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Captain Richards

**First appearance:** 0013-ix-of-captain-bartho-roberts-and-his-crew

## Who they are

A pirate captain who operated in the Caribbean.

## In the story

### [Of Captain Teach Alias Blackbeard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/iii-of-captain-teach-alias-blackbeard)

A captain placed by Teach to command Bonnet's sloop, the Revenge.

### [Of Major Stede Bonnet and His Crew](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_general_history_of_the_pirates_se/chapters/iv-of-major-stede-bonnet-and-his-crew)

Appointed captain of Bonnet's sloop after Bonnet was laid aside by Blackbeard.

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