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This black commemorative plaque records: Alexander Selkirk 1676-1721 Marooned on Juan Fernandez Island in 1704. His story became the basis of Daniel Defoe's book "Robinson Crusoe". Stayed in Oreston from October 1720, marrying Frances Candish on 12th December. He departed aboard H.M.S. Weymouth on 20th December 1720. Recorded plaque organisation: City of Plymouth.

Alexander Selkirk was a Scottish sailor marooned on Juan Fernandez Island from 1704 to 1709, whose experiences inspired Daniel Defoe's novel "Robinson Crusoe."

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