Jean Lafitte Timeline

Life of the pirate leader Jean Lafitte who operated in the Gulf of Mexico.

The pirate leader Jean Lafitte makes his base at Barataria Bay.

The pirates Pierre and Jean Lafitte are arrested by the Louisiana authorities and sheduled for trial, but they escape their bail.

The British try to recruit the pirate leader Jean Lafitte for their attack on New Orleans.

General Andrew Jackson recruits the pirate leader Jean Lafitte for help in the defence of New Orleans.

The pirate leader Jean Lafitte assists General Andrew Jackson in the successful defence of New Orleans against a British attack.

The pirate leader Jean Lafitte establishes a new base at Gavleston, Texas.

A U.S. warship drives Jean Lafitte from Galveston.