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Henry Warburton


 

Henry Warburton (November 12, 1784 - September 16, 1858) was an English merchant and politician, and also an enthusiastic amateur scientist.

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November 12 - 1784 - September 16 - 1858 - English - Merchant - Politician - Amateur - Scientist

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Elected as Member of Parliament for Bridport, Dorset, in the United Kingdom general election, 1826, he was active in the reform of bankruptcy, the repeal of stamp duty on newspapers, introduction of the penny post and in the campaigns of the Anti-Corn Law League.

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Member of Parliament - Bridport - Dorset - United Kingdom general election, 1826 - Bankruptcy - Stamp duty - Newspaper - Penny post - Anti-Corn Law League

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