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Robert Mortimer

A pirate captain who was killed by his own crew.

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Also known as Captain Robert Mortimer, Captain Mortimer, Mortimer

First appearance: ix of captain bartho roberts and his crew

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Captain of a Virginia ship; attempted to retake his vessel but was killed by Phillips and his pirates.
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JPJohn PhillipsAHAndrew HarradineELEdward LowECEdward CheesemanTFThomas FernRMRobert Mortimer

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Character groups

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

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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