Edward Colston

English merchant, politician, philanthropist and slave trader (1636–1721)

Edward Colston was an English merchant, slave trader, philanthropist, and Tory Member of Parliament.

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Bristol University to strip slave trader's emblem from its logo The University of Bristol will strip the dolphin emblem of slave trader Edward Colston from its logo. Sky News - Published on November 28, 2023
Bristol private school founded by slave trader Edward Colston to change its name A private school in Bristol founded by slave trader Edward Colston in 1710 has decided to change its name. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2021
Quarter of controversial statues removed, due to be removed or under review since Colston monument toppled A quarter of contentious statues have been removed, will be removed or are under review since the Edward Colston monument was toppled last year, according to Sky News research. Sky News - Published on June 6, 2021