Edward Barrett (slave)

Edward (Jonas) Barrett was a formerly enslaved person from Jamaica.[1] He attended the World Anti-Slavery Convention in London on the 12–23 June 1840.[2] He is depicted in the painting entitled "The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840" by artist Benjamin Robert Haydon.[3][4]

The character of Jonas Barrett, a former slave who escaped from Virginia, United States, was played by actor Cornell John in the British TV series Victoria shown on PBS MASTERPIECE.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Hall, Catherine (2003). "The Lords of Humankind Re-Visited". Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. 66 (3): 472–485. ISSN 0041-977X.
  2. ↑ "Edward Barrett - National Portrait Gallery". www.npg.org.uk. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "The Anti-Slavery Society Convention, 1840 - National Portrait Gallery". www.npg.org.uk. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "Article: The Anti-Slavery Convention in 1840". Retrieved 22 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Victoria on MASTERPIECE: Season 1, Episode 5 Recap". 12 February 2017.
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