John L. Sullivan
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Character Key:
Display Name:
John L. Sullivan
Sort Name:
Sullivan, John L.
Race:
White
Gender:
Male
Class:
Lower Class
Rank:
Peripheral
Vitality:
Alive
Occupation:
Other
Specific Job:
Prize Fighter
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Biography:
John L. Sullivan was the last heavyweight American prizefighter to win his championship without wearing gloves ("bare knuckle"). He was the son of Irish immigrants who became rich, which to General Compson may make him comparable to Sutpen, the 'immigrant' to Yoknapatawpha.
Individual or Group:
Individual
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