Cabeza de Perro facts for kids
This page is about the pirate. For the 2006 film, see Doghead (film).
Quick facts for kids
Ángel García
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| Born | 1800 Igueste de San Andrés, Tenerife, Spain
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| Died | ???? Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain
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| Nickname | Cabeza de Perro |
| Rank | Pirate |
| Base of operations | Caribbean |
Ángel García, nicknamed Cabeza de Perro (born 1800) was a Spanish pirate. His nickname, "Cabeza de Perro" translates to English as Dog Head.
Biography
Ángel García was born in Igueste de San Andrés, Tenerife, Spain in 1800.
As a pirate he conducted his operations in the Caribbean and lived in the district of San Lázaro, in La Habana, Cuba. His vessel was the brig El Invencible, although he also had others such as El Audaz.
In Tenerife, he was arrested at Castillo de Paso Alto in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where he was executed.
Historicity
Currently it is believed that this pirate is only a character based on Amaro Pargo, since there are no real references either to his activities or to his execution in Tenerife.
See also
In Spanish: Cabeza de Perro para niños
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