Richard Taylor (pirate)
Richard Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Piratical career | |
| Type | Pirate |
| Allegiance | None |
| Rank | Captain |
| Base of operations | West Indies, Indian Ocean |
| Commands | Victory and Cassandra |
Richard Taylor (fl. 1718–1723), also called John Taylor, was an English pirate active in the Indian Ocean, best known for participating in two of the richest pirate captures of all time.