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Which fictional character was inspired by Sidney Reilly?

  • James Bond

  • Sherlock Holmes

  • George Smiley

  • Jack Ryan

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James Bond was inspired by Sidney Reilly, a Russian-British spy who worked for the British Secret Service during the First World War and was known as "the Ace of Spies". Reilly was an adventurer and a ladies' man, and he was often involved in dangerous missions. He was also a master of disguise, and he was known for his ability to blend in with different cultures.
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