He and 200 men attacked Spanish - held Fort Caroline , secured the garrison 's surrender and then put all his prisoners to death .
In 1568 French nobleman turned pirate Dominique de Gourgues avenged Ribault .
Ribault and 200 men attacked Spanish - held Fort Caroline , secured the garrison 's surrender and then put all Ribault 's prisoners to death .
In 1568 French nobleman turned pirate Dominique de Gourgues avenged Ribault .