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{{Infobox pirate|birth_name=Kossoguchi nē Kogata-muzu|nickname=Emperor on the Sea|rank=[[Wikipedia:Sea captain|Captain]]}} | {{Infobox pirate|birth_name=Kossoguchi nē Kogata-muzu|nickname=Emperor on the Sea|rank=[[Wikipedia:Sea captain|Captain]]}} | ||
'''Kossoguchi nē Kogata-muzu''' (February 4, 1801 – January 23, 1855), nicknamed the '''Emperor on the Sea''', was a pirate of [[Iwwai]] origin who operated along the X sea. His expansionist policies in regards to maritime control led to an arms race with government coalitions against piracy. At its height in 1844, Kossoguchi's fleet numbered around 700 ships, rivalling many navies of its time. | '''Kossoguchi nē Kogata-muzu''' (February 4, 1801 – January 23, 1855), nicknamed the '''Emperor on the Sea''', was a pirate of [[Iwwai]] origin who operated along the X sea. His expansionist policies in regards to maritime control led to an arms race with government coalitions against piracy. At its height in 1844, Kossoguchi's fleet, the [[Broken-Spear Fleet]], numbered around 700 ships, rivalling many navies of its time. He was presumed dead when the Broken-Spear Fleet was ultimately destroyed at the [[Battle of Mhyechi Island]] in 1855. |
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Born | Kossoguchi nē Kogata-muzu |
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Nickname | Emperor on the Sea |
Rank | Captain |
Kossoguchi nē Kogata-muzu (February 4, 1801 – January 23, 1855), nicknamed the Emperor on the Sea, was a pirate of Iwwai origin who operated along the X sea. His expansionist policies in regards to maritime control led to an arms race with government coalitions against piracy. At its height in 1844, Kossoguchi's fleet, the Broken-Spear Fleet, numbered around 700 ships, rivalling many navies of its time. He was presumed dead when the Broken-Spear Fleet was ultimately destroyed at the Battle of Mhyechi Island in 1855.