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Briefing: Samuel Pepys censored his links to slavery, new study reveals

Strategic angle: A new study uncovers how Samuel Pepys attempted to hide his connections to slavery.

Editorial StaffMarch 26, 20261 min read

Samuel Pepys owned at least two enslaved individuals.

He was open about his views on slavery in personal letters.

The study highlights the historical context of slavery in 17th-century London.