Edward Colston
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Edward Colston | |
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MP of Bristol of | |
Term of office 1710 – 1713 | |
Personal details | |
Born | November 2, 1636 Bristol |
Died | October 11, 1721 Mortlake |
Edward Colston (November 2, 1636 – October 11, 1721) was an English merchant, philanthropist and Tory Member of Parliament who was involved in the Atlantic slave trade.