In 1736 Mahomet Weyonomon, a Mohegan Sachem (chief), died in Alsermanbury in the City of London. He was 36 years old. Foreigners could not be buried near St Saviour’s church, now Southwark Cathedral. The exact location of the grave is inknown. The sculpture behind you is his memorial.
Mahomet’s presence in London was the result of [...]
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Seeking Justice From The Crown
8 Comments CherryPie on Aug 5th 2024
