Edward Colston
Edward Colston was a 17th-century English merchant and slave trader, renowned for his role in the transatlantic slave trade. A former deputy governor of the Royal African Company, he amassed considerable wealth through the exploitation of enslaved Africans. Colston's legacy has been a subject of significant controversy, particularly following the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, which led to the removal of his statue in Bristol, highlighting the ongoing dialogue about historical figures and their impact.
Born on Nov 02, 1636 (388 years old)
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Edward Colston was a 17th-century slave trader whose statue was removed by Black Lives Matter protesters in 2020.
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