Edward Newgate

Edward Newgate, aka Whitebeard, was the leader of the Whitebeard Pirates.

History
Edward Newgate was the leader of the Whitebeard Pirates, a faction of space pirates that he treated like his own sons and daughters. One of the pirates he hired was Marshall D. Teach, a devious pirate who had only signed up to steal a precious artifact that was owned by one of his crew. When Teach killed this crewmember in pursuit of the artifact, Whitebeard declared Teach an enemy of the Whitebeard Pirates for life.

In 150,080 CMT, Kong mentioned Whitebeard's relationship with Teach to Zev and Namah when he briefed them both about Teach.