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Ignatius Sancho

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Ignatius Sancho

Original Name
Charles Ignatius Sancho
Birth
At Sea
Death
14 Dec 1780 (aged 50–51)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England Add to Map
Plot
Public garden stands on site of cemetery.
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Famous negro writer. Born on a slave ship, he used the legacy and annuity left to him by the Duke of Montague, whom he served as butler, to buy a chandler's shop at number 20 Charles Street. He became a noted painter, writer and musician. Formed an acquaintance with the writer Lawrence Sterne.
Famous negro writer. Born on a slave ship, he used the legacy and annuity left to him by the Duke of Montague, whom he served as butler, to buy a chandler's shop at number 20 Charles Street. He became a noted painter, writer and musician. Formed an acquaintance with the writer Lawrence Sterne.

Bio by: Kieran Smith

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Kieran Smith
  • Added: Jun 21, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6531729/ignatius-sancho: accessed ), memorial page for Ignatius Sancho (1729–14 Dec 1780), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6531729, citing Christchurch Gardens, Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.