Edward Colston

Summary

Edward Colston is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Bristol^[2]. He was born on November 2, 1636^[3]. He died in Mortlake^[4]. He died on October 11, 1721^[5]. He worked as a merchant^[6], politician^[7], slave trader^[8], and philanthropist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,062 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Edward Colston was born in Bristol^[2].
• Edward Colston passed away in Mortlake^[4].
• Edward Colston was born on November 2, 1636^[3].
• Edward Colston died on October 11, 1721^[5].
• Edward Colston is buried at All Saints' Church, Bristol^[11].
• Edward Colston's father was William Colston^[12].
• Edward Colston's mother was Sarah Batten^[13].
• Edward Colston held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[14].
• Edward Colston held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[15].
• Edward Colston's professions included merchant^[6].
• Edward Colston worked as a politician^[7].
• Edward Colston's professions included slave trader^[8].
• Edward Colston worked as a philanthropist^[9].
• Edward Colston held the position of Member of Parliament of Great Britain^[16].
• Edward Colston held the position of apprentice^[17].
• Edward Colston held the position of burgess^[18].
• Edward Colston held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain^[19].
• Edward Colston's education included a stint at Christ's Hospital^[20].
• Edward Colston was a member of Worshipful Company of Mercers^[21].
• Edward Colston was a member of Royal African Company^[22].
• Edward Colston was a member of Royal African Company^[23].
• Edward Colston was a member of Society of Merchant Venturers^[24].
• Edward Colston's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[25].
• Edward Colston is recorded as male^[26].
• Edward Colston's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bristol^[2], Edward Colston… he was born on November 2, 1636^[3]. His father was William Colston^[12]. His mother was Sarah Batten^[13].

Education

Edward Colston was educated at Christ's Hospital^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant^[6], politician^[7], slave trader^[8], and philanthropist^[9]. Positions held include Member of Parliament of Great Britain^[16], a position^[28], in Kingdom of Great Britain^[29], founded in 1707^[30]; apprentice^[17], a position^[31]; burgess^[18]; and member of the 3rd Parliament of Great Britain^[19].

Personal Life

Edward Colston's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[25]. He was affiliated with the Tories^[32].

Death and Burial

Edward Colston died on October 11, 1721^[5]. He passed away in Mortlake^[4]. Burial took place at All Saints' Church, Bristol^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Colston include Statue of him^[33], a statue^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1895^[36].

Why It Matters

Edward Colston ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,062 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

Entities named for him include Statue of him^[33], a statue^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1895^[36].

FAQs

Where was Edward Colston born?

Edward Colston was born in Bristol^[2].

Where did Edward Colston die?

Edward Colston passed away in Mortlake^[4].

Who were Edward Colston's parents?

Edward Colston's father was William Colston^[12]. Edward Colston's mother was Sarah Batten^[13].

What did Edward Colston do for work?

Edward Colston worked as merchant^[6], politician^[7], slave trader^[8], and philanthropist^[9].

Where did Edward Colston go to school?

Edward Colston was educated at Christ's Hospital^[20].