Robert Harley
politician
Robert Harley was a key political figure and chancellor of the exchequer in the early 18th century, instrumental in the formation of the South Sea Company, which became involved in the trafficking of enslaved Africans.
Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
75,095
Power
2,987$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 75,095 | $2,700,000 | 2,987$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 75,095 | $2,700,000 | 2,987$ |
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United Kingdom:
The company was developed by Robert Harley, the chancellor of the exchequer who became leader of the Tory party, and moved into trafficking enslaved people.
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