Thomas Francklin
United KingdomclergymanMale2.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Thomas Francklin was a chaplain to George III and an Anglican cleric who articulated pro-slavery sentiments in the 18th century, illustrating the Church of England's alignment with slavery at the time.
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Thomas Francklin, later the chaplain to George III, said: 'We use [African] bodies for our support and happiness.'
Fresh evidence of C of E’s role in enslavement uncovered as church wrestles with reparations debate | AnglicanismThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-09-16
United Kingdom· 2026-09-16
