Philip Protheroe (c. 1710 - 1763) was an English ship captain and slave trader.
Philip Protheroe | |
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 Picture of Protheroe family document | |
| Born | c. 1710 |
| Died | 1763 (aged c. 53) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Ship captain, merchant, slave trader |
| Spouse |
Martha Constant (m. 1741) |
From 1730 to 1738, Protheroe captained the Ann Snow on six trading voyages between Bristol and Africa, carrying slaves onwards to Jamaica, Virginia, and Barbados.[2] Later he became the owner of another ship, the Tryal, carrying slaves to the colonies on six additional voyages between 1747 and 1759.[2] Protheroe was involved in the trade of over 2,800 slaves during his lifetime.[2] He died in 1763, leaving no children.[1]