Dame Hester Buckworth
United KingdominvestorFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dame Hester Buckworth was a significant investor in the Royal African Company, noted for her connections to enslaved individuals mentioned in her husband’s will.
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Dame Hester Buckworth bought £1,000 of RAC stock and knew Robert Negar, who was described in her husband’s will as his 'Black servant'.
More than 1,000 women invested in companies at heart of Britain’s slave trade | SlaveryThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-09-15
United Kingdom· 2026-09-15
