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Was François Olonnais a Bloody Monster or a Formidable Colonial Strategist?

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In the 17th century, the Caribbean was a disputed territory between colonial empires and armed bands often operating on the margin of the law. In this unstable maritime space, some men built their power by terror. François Ilonnais, native of the Sables-d'Olonne, imposed himself as one of the most dreaded flibusters of his time. His raids against the Spanish colonies, his strategy of terror and the bloody narratives associated with his name made…
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In the 17th century, the Caribbean was a disputed territory between colonial empires and armed bands often operating on the margin of the law. In this unstable maritime space, some men built their power by terror. François Ilonnais, native of the Sables-d'Olonne, imposed himself as one of the most dreaded flibusters of his time. His raids against the Spanish colonies, his strategy of terror and the bloody narratives associated with his name made…

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Science-et-vie.com broke the news in on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
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