Dennett, R.E. (Richard Edward), 1857-1921

Author and businessman. Richard Edward Dennett (1857-1921) was born in Valparaiso, Chile, but was educated in England at the Marlborough School. After completing his education, he began working for Thomas Wilson, Sons & Co., a shipping company based in Kingston-upon-Hull. In 1879, Dennett left England and began working in West Africa for the Hatton & Cookson trading company. During this time he started writing a newspaper called the Congo Mirror, in which he addressed human rights issues faced by the Congolese people. Dennett wrote and published three books and numerous articles between 1886 and 1906. His writings focus on African culture, language and religion, though he wrote other articles discussing trade. In 1918, Dennett returned to England; he died in 1921.

From the description of Papers, 1885-1910. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 746561004

Richard Edward Dennett (1857-1921) was born in Valparaiso, Chile, but was educated in England at the Marlborough School from 1869-1874. After completing his education, Dennett began working for Thomas Wilson, Sons & Co., a shipping company based in Kingston-upon-Hull. In 1879, Dennett left England and began working in West Africa for the Hatton & Cookson trading company. During this time he started writing a newspaper called the Congo Mirror, in which he addressed human rights issues faced by the Congolese people. Dennett wrote and published three books and numerous articles between 1886 and 1906. His writings focus on African culture, language and religion, though he wrote other articles discussing trade. In 1918, Dennett returned to England; he died in 1921.

From the guide to the Dennett mss., ca. 1885-1910, (Lilly Library (Indiana University, Bloomington))