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Peter Scudamore

A pirate who served under Bartholomew Roberts and was executed.

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Also known as Peter Scudamore Harry Glasby, Scudamore, Harry Glasby, Glasby, Pet. Scudamore

First appearance: ix of captain bartho roberts and his crew

Peter Scudamore's tie to Bartholomew Roberts is one of the pressures that moves A General History of the Pirates—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Peter Scudamore first appears in 0013 ix of captain bartho roberts and his crew.

With Bartholomew Roberts (rivalry): Scudamore was a naval officer who fought against Roberts and was killed in battle by Roberts's crew. With Bartholomew Roberts (rivalry): Scudamore was a naval officer who fought against Roberts and was killed in battle by Roberts's crew.

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BRBartholomew Ro…SPSpriggsJRJohn RackamELEdward LowWRWilliam RhetPSPeter Scudamore

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  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Pirates, Captains, and Officials
  • Pirate Captains and Hunters
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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