Aaron Lopez
Merchant and slave trader
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Aaron Lopez, born Duarte Lopez, was a merchant, slave trader, and philanthropist in colonial Rhode Island. Through his varied commercial ventures, he became the wealthiest person in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1761 and 1762, Lopez unsuccessfully... Wikipedia
Born: 1731, Lisbon, Portugal
Died: May 28, 1782 (age 51 years), Newport, RI
Children: Abigail Lopez Gomez
Spouse: Sarah Rivera Lopez (m. 1763)