Henry Hunt

Note: This page is about British political leader Henry Hunt. For the U.S. military figure, see Henry Jackson Hunt.

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Henry Hunt (1773- February 15, 1835), sometimes known as Orator Hunt, was a British radical speaker and agitator. He advocated Parliamentary reform and the repeal of the Corn Laws.

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1773 - February 15 - 1835 - British - Parliament - Corn Laws

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He was one of the scheduled speakers at the rally that became the Peterloo Massacre, and the incident cost him more than two years in prison. In 1830 he became a member of Parliament for Preston, but was defeated for reelection in 1833.

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Peterloo Massacre - Preston

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