Henry Bright

British merchant and slave-trader in Bristol (1715–1777)
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Henry Bright

Summary

Henry Bright is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brockbury Hall[2]. He was born on +1715-03-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1777-01-17T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a merchant[5], slave trader[6], mayor[7], banker[8], and hooper[9].

Key Facts

  • Born in Brockbury Hall[2], Henry Bright…
  • Henry Bright was born on +1715-03-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry Bright died on +1777-01-17T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Henry Bright was married to Sarah Meyler[10].
  • A child of Henry Bright was Richard Bright[11].
  • Henry Bright held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
  • Henry Bright worked as a merchant[5].
  • Henry Bright's professions included slave trader[6].
  • Henry Bright's professions included mayor[7].
  • Henry Bright worked as a banker[8].
  • Henry Bright worked as a hooper[9].
  • Henry Bright held the position of Mayor of Bristol[13].
  • Henry Bright held the position of apprentice[14].
  • Henry Bright held the position of supercargo[15].
  • Henry Bright held the position of Sheriff of Bristol[16].
  • Henry Bright held the position of Common Councilman of the City of Bristol[17].
  • Henry Bright was a member of Society of Merchant Venturers[18].
  • Henry Bright is recorded as male[19].
  • Henry Bright's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Henry Bright's residence is recorded as Queen Square[21].
  • Henry Bright's family name is recorded as Bright[22].
  • Henry Bright's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • Henry Bright's partner in business or sport is recorded as Richard Meyler[24].
  • Henry Bright's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 50515[25].
  • Henry Bright's owner of is recorded as Welland Court[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brockbury Hall[2], Henry Bright… he was born on +1715-03-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[5], slave trader[6], mayor[7], banker[8], and hooper[9]. Positions held include Mayor of Bristol[13]; apprentice[14], a position[27]; supercargo[15], a position[28]; Sheriff of Bristol[16]; and Common Councilman of the City of Bristol[17].

Personal Life

Henry Bright was married to Sarah Meyler[10]. A child of him was Richard Bright[11].

Death and Burial

Henry Bright died on +1777-01-17T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was Henry Bright born?

Henry Bright was born in Brockbury Hall[2].

Who was Henry Bright married to?

Henry Bright's spouses include Sarah Meyler[10].

What did Henry Bright do for work?

Henry Bright worked as merchant[5], slave trader[6], mayor[7], banker[8], and hooper[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . The Bristol Slave Traders: A Collective Portrait. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Slavery Obscured: The Social History of the Slave Trade in an English Provincial Port. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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