The phrase "famous pirate" refers to a pirate who is well-known or widely recognized for their acts of piracy, adventures, or notorious reputation. Full definition
A PowerPoint which looks at 10 of the most famous pirates. (tes.com)
On a wall in the quarters, there are paintings of many famous pirates. (dvdizzy.com)
On this tour, passengers will sail the same waters as famous pirates, like Henry Morgan and Blackbeard, on a luxurious and spacious catamaran. (bahamassnorkel.com)