Israel Hands
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Israel Hands, also known as Basilica Hands,[1] was an 18th-century pirate best known for being second in command to Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. His name serves as the basis for the name of the villainous sidekick in Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel Treasure Island.
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Born | Israel Hand c.ā1701 |
Died | unknown, possibly 1724 possibly London |
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Nickname | Basilica Hands |
Rank | Captain |
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