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Josh Butler

Cambridge University in row over claims Stephen Hawking benefited from slavery-linked funds

Professor Stephen Hawking - (PA Archive)

The University of Cambridge is facing strong criticism from academics over an exhibition that claims Professor Stephen Hawking benefited from the slave trade.

The Rise Up exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum suggests the renowned physicist benefited indirectly by attending Cambridge, which had received money linked to slavery long before he was born.

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