Robert Knox (sailor)

Robert Knox
Robert Knox (P. Trampon, 1711)
Born
Robert Knox

(1641-02-08)8 February 1641
Tower Hill, London
Died19 June 1720(1720-06-19) (aged 79)
Resting placeSt Mary's Church, Wimbledon
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Sea captain, trader, writer
EmployerEast India Company
Known forbeing a captive in Ceylon for 20 years
Notable workAn Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon

Robert Knox (8 February 1641 – 19 June 1720) was an English sea captain in the service of the British East India Company. He was the son of another sea captain, also named Robert Knox.


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