Who is the alleged inspiration of Robinson Crusoe, that Dampier rescued?
Alexander Selkirk
Christian Fletcher
Blackbeard
William Kidd
Answer
Alexander Selkirk, the inspiration behind the fictional character Robinson Crusoe, was a Scottish sailor marooned on the uninhabited island of Más a Tierra in the Juan Fernández archipelago for over four years. Rescued by English privateer Woodes Rogers and his crew, including William Dampier, Selkirk's extraordinary tale of survival captivated the imagination of author Daniel Defoe, who immortalized his experiences in the classic novel "Robinson Crusoe."
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