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A General History of the Pirates · Character

William Phillips

A pirate who served under Bartholomew Roberts.

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Also known as M. H. William Phillips, Phillips

First appearance: ix of captain bartho roberts and his crew

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

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