John Cass

The lead statue of John Cass by Roubiliac at Guildhall, London

Sir John Cass (February 1661[a] – 5 July 1718) was an English merchant, Tory Member of Parliament and philanthropist. He was also a key figure in the Royal African Company, which was involved in the Atlantic slave trade.[1]


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  1. ^ "City of London statues removed over 'slavery link'". BBC News. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.