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DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's oldest university, Trinity College Dublin, has announced it will remove the name of philosopher George Berkeley from one of its main libraries over his ownership of slaves and efforts to "advance ideology in support of slavery". | Apr. 26
The university said George Berkeley sought to advance ideology in support of slavery.
The university said George Berkeley sought to advance ideology in support of slavery.
The university said George Berkeley sought to advance ideology in support of slavery.
Trinity College Dublin is set to "dename" the Berkeley Library, named after George Berkeley, an Irish-born slave owner. The Irish said a separate process will be initiated to determine the library's new name.