Henry Hunt (politician)
British MP and social reformer (1773–1835) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry "Orator" Hunt (6 November 1773 – 13 February 1835) was a British radical speaker and agitator remembered as a pioneer of working-class radicalism and an important influence on the later Chartist movement. He advocated parliamentary reform and the repeal of the Corn Laws. He was the first member of parliament to advocate for women's suffrage; in 1832 he presented a petition to parliament from a woman asking for the right to vote.[1]
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Preston, Preceded by ...
Henry Hunt | |
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Member of Parliament for Preston | |
In office 1830–1833 | |
Preceded by | Hon. Edward Smith-Stanley |
Succeeded by | Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood |
Personal details | |
Political party | Radical |
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