Alexander Selkirk
(1676-1721)
mariner, castaway on Juan Fernandez Island (1704-1709), and basis of Daniel Defoe's book Robinson Crusoe (1719)
Family tree
Commemorated on 2 plaques
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.
Minards House, Marine Road, Oreston, Plymouth, United Kingdom where they stayed (1720)
In memory of Alexander Selkirk mariner. The original of Robinson Crusoe who lived on the island of Juan Fernandez in complete solitude for four years and four months. He died 1723, Leuitenant of HMS Weymouth aged 47 years. This statue is erected by David Gillies, net manufacturer, on the site of the cottage in which Selkirk waas born.
Main Street, Lower Largo, United Kingdom where they was born (1676)