Awilda, also known as Alwilda, was a female pirate. The story of Awilda is doubted by some historical scholars and considered to be a legend.
Awilda, also known as Alwilda, was a female pirate. The story of Awilda is doubted by some historical scholars and considered to be a legend.
Awilda was the daughter of a 5th-century Scandinavian king; [1] [2] referred to in one source as Synardus and a "Gothic king". [3] It is said[ by whom? ] that the King, her father, had arranged a marriage for her to Alf, the crown prince of Denmark, [2] whose father was King Sygarus of Denmark. [3] However, Awilda refused her father's choice. [2] [3] She and some of her female friends dressed like sailors and commandeered a ship. [2] [3] While sailing, they came across a pirate ship that had recently lost its captain, and the pirates elected Awilda as their captain. [2] [3] The King of Denmark sent his son and a navy ship to battle with the "irksome" pirates. [2] [3] Prince Alf and his men were able to board their ship and gain the upper hand in the battle. [2] [3] Apparently, Awilda was so impressed with the prince's courage that she revealed her true identity, and agreed to marry Alf. [2] [3] They married on board, and lived happily ever after as King and Queen of Denmark. [3]
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