Captain Blood · Character
King Monmouth
Rebel leader and claimant to the English throne; historical figure.
minor
Also known as Monmouth, the handsome Monmouth
First appearance: The Messenger
King Monmouth's tie to Captain Peter Blood is one of the pressures that moves Captain Blood—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Referenced as the 'bastard Duke' leading the rebellion; Blood dismisses his claim as illegitimate.
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With Captain Peter Blood (professional): Blood served under Monmouth during the rebellion; a commander-subordinate relationship. With Captain Peter Blood (professional): Blood served under Monmouth during the rebellion;…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Primary antagonists and allies
- Minor characters and historical figures
- Spanish noblemen captives
- Protagonist
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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professional · ambivalent
Blood served under Monmouth during the rebellion; a commander-subordinate relationship. How this plays out →
- Captain Peter Blood
professional · ambivalent
Blood served under Monmouth during the rebellion; a commander-subordinate relationship. How this plays out →
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