Dido Elizabeth Belle and William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield pink plaque

Dido Elizabeth Belle and William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield pink plaque

Dido Elizabeth Belle 1761-1804 Born into slavery, Belle was entrusted to her uncle William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield. She was educated and brought up as a gentlewoman at Kenwood. Lord Mansfield confirmed her freedom and provided her with an outright sum and an annuity, making her a heiress.

  • Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Highgate, London

by Highgate Heritage in 2019 #W of the Pink Plaque Project series

Colour: pink

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