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Long John Silver
Antagonist of Stevenson's Treasure Island / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the character from Treasure Island. For other uses, see Long John Silver (disambiguation).
Long John Silver is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the novel Treasure Island (1883) by Robert Louis Stevenson. The most colourful and complex character in the book, he continues to appear in popular culture. His missing leg and parrot, in particular, have greatly contributed to the image of the pirate in popular culture.
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Long John Silver | |
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Treasure Island character | |
![]() Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins in The Hostage, illustration by N. C. Wyeth, 1911 | |
Created by | Robert Louis Stevenson |
Voiced by | Various Voices |
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Nicknames | Chef, Silver, Barbecue, Long John, Jack, Captain |
Gender | Male |
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