Bibye and Mary Lake
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Bibye and Mary Lake
SIR BIBYE LAKE at age 10, and his sister MARY age 8 : he will grow up to become a prosperous merchant in the Royal African Company. Date: 1684 - 1744
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1684 1744 Grow Merchant Prosperous Sister
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This evocative image captures the childhood innocence of Sir Bibye Lake and his younger sister Mary, both around the age of 10 and 8 respectively, in the year 1684. The siblings, dressed in European-style clothing, stand together on the shores of a tranquil lake, their eyes gazing out at the serene water. The lake, later named after Sir Bibye, is located in what is now modern-day Ghana, West Africa. Sir Bibye Lake's life was marked by extraordinary achievements. Born into the Fante people, he was captured during a raid and sold into slavery in the Caribbean. However, his intelligence and entrepreneurial spirit shone through, and he was able to purchase his freedom and return to Africa. He later joined the Royal African Company, a British trading organization, and rose through the ranks to become a prosperous merchant. His business acumen and diplomatic skills earned him the respect and trust of both African leaders and European merchants. Mary, Sir Bibye's sister, is believed to have accompanied him on his journeys across the African continent. She is remembered for her courage and resilience, often acting as a mediator and interpreter during her brother's dealings with African rulers. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and fascinating history of the African diaspora, a history marked by adversity, resilience, and achievement. Sir Bibye Lake's story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity and thrive, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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