Co Down scientist Hans Sloane's slave trade past scrutinised: Belfast Telegraph 26 August 2020

Leon Litvack

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Leon Litvack discusses the implications of the decision by the British Museum to move the statue of 17th-century physician, scientist and collector Hans Sloane,

Period	26 Aug 2020

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Title	Co Down scientist Hans Sloane's slave trade past scrutinised: Belfast Telegraph, 26 August 2020
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Belfast Telegraph
Media type	Print
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	26/08/2020
Description	Leon Litvack discusses the implications of the decision by the British Museum to move the statue of 17th-century physician, scientist and collector Hans Sloane,
URL	https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/co-down-scientist-hans-sloanes-slave-trade-past-scrutinised-39478132.html
Persons	Leon Litvack

Keywords

Hans Sloane
museums
Black Lives Matter
post-colonialism
ethics
slavery

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