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David Turnbull (abolitionist)
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David Turnbull (1793–1851) was a leading 19th-century abolitionist and a British consul to Cuba. Turnbull, a Scotsman, was a key participant at the 1840 World Anti-Slavery Convention of the Anti-Slavery Society.[citation needed] Turnbull was blamed for creating a revolt in Cuba that resulted in 1844 being known as the Year of the Lash.
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David Turnbull | |
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![]() in 1840 in the crowd at the conference | |
Born | 1793 Glasgow |
Died | 7 May 1851 Paris |
Occupation | Diplomat |
Known for | Abolitionism |
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