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About Richard John Uniacke
- Richard John Uniacke (November 22, 1753 – October 11, 1830) was an abolitionist, lawyer, politician, member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly and Attorney General of Nova Scotia.
- According to historian Brian Cutherburton, Uniacke was "the most influential Nova Scotian of his day....
- His faith in Nova Scotia's destiny as a partner in a great empire was only to be equalled by Joseph Howe." He devoted 49 years to public service in Nova Scotia.
- He fought in the American Revolution and later sought to emancipate Catholics and Black Nova Scotians who were slaves in Nova Scotia.
- He is buried in the crypt of St.
- Paul's Church.
- His substantial estate (c.
- 1813) is preserved as the Uniacke Estate Museum Park at Mount Uniacke.
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Source: Nova Scotia Museum
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Robert Field
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| Description | English miniaturist | ||
| Date of birth/death | 1769 | 9 August 1819 | |
| Location of birth/death | London | Kingston | |
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Source: Nova Scotia Museum
License: PD US
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