John Ward or Jack Ward (c. 1553 [1] – 1622), also known as Birdy, Sparrow[2][3] or later as Yusuf Reis, was an English pirate who later became a Corsair for the Ottoman Empire …

John Ward was the inspiration for the character of Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Ward’s nickname was ‘Sparrow’ and he was known for his flamboyant style – …

The Englishman turned Algerian pirate starts his remarkable ascent from petty pirate to a notorious menace, becoming ruler of the Tunisian empire.

Ward was just one of the thousands of pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy but he gained notoriety for almost causing a war between England and Venice. After what he did, he still …

Ward was a pitcher and outfielder for his first seven seasons before a nagging arm injury forced a move over to shortstop and second base for the next 10 years. He hit .275 over his career, …

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of John Ward. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball …

John Sebastian Marlowe Ward (1885–1949), British historian, Freemason and spiritualist John William Ward (professor) (1922–1985), professor of English and history, and president of …

John Ward or Jack Ward (c. 1553 [1]– 1622), also known as Birdy, Sparrow[2][3] or later as Yusuf Reis, was an English pirate who later became a Corsair for the Ottoman Empire operating out …

Dec 23, 2025 · John Richard Ward, 80, of Butler, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Son of the late Jack and …

Dec 23, 2025 · Celebrate the life of John R. Ward (1945-2025) from Butler, PA. Read their obituary, share memories, and express condolences.