John Hardman (MP)

John Hardman (c.1694 – 6 December 1755) was an English merchant and slave trader from Lancashire, England, who was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Liverpool in 1754. He and his brother were the owners of Allerton Hall during the 17th century and are believed to have been involved in 46 slave voyages from 1729 to 1761.[1][2]

Portrait of John Hardman by Thomas Murray
  1. ^ Dresser, Madge; Hann, Andrew (2013). Slavery and the British Country House. English Heritage. p. 52. ISBN 978-1-84802-064-1.
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