Abraham Samuel was a pirate shipwrecked near Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, around 1697, where local Antanosy royalty identified birthmarks that led them to declare him a long-lost prince. Backed by armed fellow pirates and hundreds of Antanosy soldiers, he ruled the region as a king until his death in 1705. His story illustrates the unusual pirate-run settlements that developed on Madagascar during the Golden Age of Piracy.
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| Real Name | Abraham Samuel |
|---|---|
| Aliases | Deaan Tuley-Noro; Tolinar Rex |
| Born | unknown |
| Died | 1705 |
| Nationality | American or French Caribbean (disputed origin) |
| Years Active | 1697-1705 |
| Fate | Died at Fort Dauphin, Madagascar, in 1705, still ruling as a local king |
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