The Story of Doctor Dolittle · Character
King of the Jolliginki
A proud African king who imprisons Polynesia and later releases her.
minor
Also known as Foolish King, the King
First appearance: VI: Polynesia and the King
King of the Jolliginki shows up with force in VI: Polynesia and the King. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Imprisons the Doctor due to past betrayal by white men; is tricked by Polynesia into releasing them.
King of the Jolliginki first appears in 0007 vi polynesia and the king.
In VI: Polynesia and the King: Imprisons the Doctor due to past betrayal by white men; is tricked by Polynesia into releasing them.
Later, in VII: The Bridge of Apes: Grows furious, sends his army and servants to catch the Doctor, and later orders them to stay in the jungle until they succeed.
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