Raïs Hamidou
Raïs Hamidu الرايس حميدو | |
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| Born | 1773 |
| Died | 1815 |
| Piratical career | |
| Nickname | Amir el bihar (leader of the seas) |
| Type | Corsair |
| Allegiance | Algiers |
| Years active | 1795 - 1815 |
| Rank | Captain, then Admiral |
| Commands | Meshuda Portuguesa |
Rais Hamidu or Hamidou (1773-1815) was a famous Algerian Corsair, he captured many ships during his career and he was known for his gallantry and chivalry, he was dead in the Battle off Cape Gata against an American squadron in 1815.