Who what the spinach eating sailor first appeared in the comic strip thimble theatre on Jan 17 1929?

The spinach-eating sailor who first appeared in the comic strip "Thimble Theatre" on January 17, 1929, is Popeye. Created by Elzie Crisler Segar, Popeye quickly became a popular character known for his love of spinach, which gives him superhuman strength. The character eventually gained his own animated series and became an iconic figure in popular culture.