What was the main source of inspiration for Daniel Defoe's character Robinson Crusoe?
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Alexander Selkirk
Answer
Alexander Selkirk's story of survival as a castaway became widely publicized after his return and served as one of the main sources of inspiration for Daniel Defoe's fictional character Robinson Crusoe.
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