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Half of Britons can’t name a Black British historical figure, survey finds
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 26 Oct 2023
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Whilst I am sympathetic to the overall aim of this, things like this:
...do stand out as being a a bit unrealisitic. I mean, how many governors of Roman Britain of any race or nationality can the typical Briton actually name? I'd be surprised if it was more than 1 and probably less than that.
And if the expectation is that anyone would know of this guy only because his chief contribution to history is "being black" then I am not sure what we are gaining here.
I couldn't name any Roman governor, of any race, ethnicity, or governate.
I’m fairly sure you know who Caesar was.
Gaius Iulius Caesar ~~never~~ only briefly was a Governor but more known as a Consul before ... Well Caesar.
He was governor of Hispania Ulterior at one point.
Huh, look at that. Thanks.