MURAT REIS THE YOUNGER
DUTCH C.1570-C.1641
Born Jan Janszoon van Haarlem, Murat was a Dutch privateer from Haarlem who led his ship to the North African coast, settling in
Salé, Morocco. While still bearing the Dutch flag, he began attacking other ships, namely those belonging to the Spanish. Murat became a slave after he was captured by the Barbary pirates, during which time he converted to Islam. Becoming a Barbary pirate himself, he plundered vessels across the Mediterranean and lived a wealthy life.