Richard Martin (Irish politician)
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For other people named Richard Martin, see Richard Martin (disambiguation).
Colonel Richard Martin (15 January 1754[citation needed] – 6 January 1834), was an Irish politician and campaigner against cruelty to animals. He was known as "Humanity Dick", a nickname bestowed on him by King George IV.[1] He succeeded in getting the pioneering Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act 1822, nicknamed 'Martin's Act', passed into British law.[2]
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for County Galway, Member of Parliament for Lanesborough ...
Richard Martin | |
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Member of Parliament for County Galway | |
In office 1818–1826 | |
Member of Parliament for County Galway | |
In office 1801–1812 | |
Member of Parliament for County Galway | |
In office 1800–1801 | |
Member of Parliament for Lanesborough | |
In office 1798–1800 | |
Member of Parliament for Jamestown | |
In office 1776–1783 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1754-01-17)17 January 1754 Dangan, County Galway, Ireland |
Died | 6 January 1834(1834-01-06) (aged 79) Boulogne-sur-Mer, France |
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Patriot Party (1776–83) |
Spouse(s) | Hon. Elizabeth Vesey (divorced 1791) Harriet Evans Martin (m. 1794) |
Education | Harrow School |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Politician, animal welfare campaigner |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Ireland |
Branch/service | Yeomanry Irish Volunteers |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Ballynahinch Yeomanry County Galway Volunteers |
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