Charles Eden, born 1673, died March 17, 1722. Appointed as Governor of North Carolina in July of 1713. Pirates Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard, who was also known as Edward Teach, surrendered themselves as reformed pirates to Governor Eden and received the King's Pardon. It has long been alleged that Governor Eden had a business relationship with Blackbeard and even profited when Blackbeard returned to piracy. However these allegations have never been proven. Charles Eden's reputation has been forever tarnished by the link to Blackbeard. The town of Edenton, NC is named for him. Events The English Test Act was passed. ... Jump to: navigation, search March 17 is the 76th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (77th in Leap years). ... Events Abraham De Moivre states De Moivres theorem connecting trigonometric functions and complex numbers Publication of the first book of Bachs Well-Tempered Clavier Fall of Persias Safavid dynasty during a bloody revolt of the Afghani people. ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: Tar Heel State; Old North State Other U.S. States Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Governor Michael Easley (D) Senators Elizabeth Dole (R) Richard Burr (R) Official languages English Area 139,509 km² (28th)  - Land 126,256 km²  - Water 13,227 km² (9. ... Jump to: navigation, search // Events April 11 - War of the Spanish Succession: Treaty of Utrecht June 23 - French residents of Acadia given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia Canada first Orrery built by George Graham Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the... This article is about sea pirates. ... The flag of Stede Bonnet Major Stede Bonnet, the gentleman pirate, was one of the most interesting but least successful pirates. ... Jump to: navigation, search Blackbeards flag, showing a horned skeleton holding an hourglass and threatening a bleeding heart with a spear. ... After Woodes Rogers became the first royal governor of the Bahamas in 1717, he offered amnesty to many of the pirates who had virtually taken control of these islands. ... Edenton is a town located in Chowan County, North Carolina. ...