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Trinity College Dublin to ‘dename’ George Berkeley library over slavery links

University said 18th-century philosopher and Anglican bishop bought enslaved people to work on his Rhode Island estate

Trinity College Dublin is to remove George Berkeley’s name from its biggest library because of the Irish philosopher’s links with slavery in the 18th century.

The university said on Wednesday it would “dename” the Berkeley library and review an academic award that carries his name as well as portraits of the scholar.

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