Person

Henry Brougham

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Gender
Assigned male at birth
Nationality
United Kingdom
Ethnicity
White
Languages
English
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British statesman born in Edinburgh, called to the bar. Became Lord High Chancellor. Prominent role in passing the 1832 Reform Act and 1833 Emancipation Bill. Defended Queen Caroline in her divorce. Had an affair with Harriette Wilson. Collaborated with William Wilberforce. Sir Charles Bell. Designed the brougham carriage. Married to Mary Spalding. Papers held at UCL.

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