Sligo, Howe Peter Browne, Marquess of, 1788-1845

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Howe Peter Browne, 2nd Marquess of Sligo (1788-1845) was educated at Eton and Jesus College, Cambridge, where he befriended Lord Byron. After succeeding to his father's title in 1809, in 1810-11 he toured the Mediterranean and the Levant, sending home over 1,000 archaelogical specimens from Morea and the Greek lslands. He was arrested on his return to Malta for "abducting" two Navy deserters who had captained his hired ship and later served four months in Newgate upon his conviction. In 1834-35 Sligo was Governor General of Jamaica and vigorously enforced the British decrees on the emancipation of slaves, later publishing "Jamaica under the Apprentice System, by a Proprietor" (1836).

From the description of Marquess of Sligo letters, 1810 Aug-Dec. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702165061

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Greece
Turkey
Mediterranean region
Istanbul (Turkey)
Subject
Classical antiquities
Grand tour
Grand tours (Education)
Pashas
Travelers' writings, English
Occupation
Travelers
Women travelers
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Birth 1788-05-18

Death 1845-01-26

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