JOURNAL ARTICLE

King Charles' Ancestors Owned Slaves, New Documents Reveal. Here's Everything We Know.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on newly uncovered documents that reveal the British monarchy's historical connections to the slave trade, dating back to the 16th century. Researcher Desirée Baptiste has linked King Charles to Edward Porteus, a 17th-century tobacco plantation owner in Virginia who received enslaved individuals from the Royal African Company. The article discusses the broader implications of the monarchy's involvement in slavery, including calls for King Charles to acknowledge this history and potentially issue an apology. It highlights the ongoing discourse around reparations and the need for a reckoning with the legacy of colonialism and slavery in Britain. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/04, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163363840
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