The London hospital funded by donors who invested in the slave trade
Summary
St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London received donations from individuals who made money through the transatlantic slave trade. Records show that many wealthy donors linked to slavery helped fund hospitals, churches, and schools in Britain from the 16th to 19th centuries.Key Facts
- St Bartholomew’s is London’s oldest hospital, with walls displaying boards honoring past donors.
- Many donors invested in companies involved in enslaving African people between the 1500s and 1800s.
- The Register of British Slave Traders tracks investors connected to the transatlantic slave trade.
- Around 900 organizations have links to these donors, many of which benefited British society.
- At least 50 donors connected to St Bart’s had strong financial ties to slavery.
- Sir Jeffrey Jeffreys, a notable donor, funded ships that transported enslaved Africans under harsh conditions.
- The 1694 ship Hannibal, linked to Jeffreys, had nearly a 50% death rate among enslaved people during its voyage.
- African captives were branded, abused, and many died from disease, starvation, or suicide on these voyages.
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