Atkins Hamerton
Atkins Hamerton (1804 – 5 July 1857) was a British soldier and diplomat who served as British consul in Zanzibar from 1841 to 1857. He is known for his role in the initially unsuccessful British attempt to end the Arab slave trade between Zanzibar and the Persian Gulf region.
Atkins Hamerton | |
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| Born | 1804 Donnycarney, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 1857 Zanzibar |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Indian Army |
| Rank | Captain |
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