Henry Dundas
Henry Dundas was a Scottish politician and lawyer who played a significant role in British politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is often criticized for delaying the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, leading to a contentious legacy that has prompted debates about the appropriateness of commemorating his name in modern contexts.
Born on Jun 28, 1742 (284 years old)
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The Tory home secretary, Henry Dundas intervened to add the word 'gradually' to Wilberforce’s 1792 abolition bill, which was then blocked in the Lords.
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Henry Dundas was a leading British statesman of the Georgian era, criticized for delaying the end of the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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Canada:
Henry Dundas was accused of delaying the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
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