David Turnbull

Deceased Person

1794 – 1851

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Who was David Turnbull?

David Turnbull 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. 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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Born
1794
Died
1851

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on July 23, 2013

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