10 Notorious female pirates in history of the world (With Pictures)

5. Sayyida al-Hurra

A pirate Queen and the ally of the infamous Turkish pirate Barbarossa, Sayyida al-Hurra was the ruler of Moroccan city Tetouan. Actually Sayyida al-Hurra is a title for a noble lady and her real name is unknown. SEE ALSO: The 10 most expensive luxury yachts in the world & who own them (With Pictures)

Ruling from 1515 to 1542, she controlled the western part of Mediterranean Sea. She supposedly became a pirate to take revenge on the Christian rulers. She married the king of Morocco later, but was eventually overthrown by her son-in-law. Her remaining life is lost to history.