Bright, John, 1811-1889

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British statesman, from Rochdale, Lancashire, England.

From the description of Papers, 1840-1888. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19276561

John Bright (1811-1889), British reformer, Liberal statesman, free-trade advocate, and one of the most eloquent public speakers of his time, was born near Rochdale, England. A Quaker textile manufacturer, Bright was elected to Parliament in 1843 and formed the Anti-Corn Law League with Richard Cobden to repeal the Corn Laws that imposed duties on imported grain. He criticized the aggressive foreign policy of Lord Palmerston, opposing the Crimean War and colonial expansion, and was active in the movement to extend the franchise.

From the description of John Bright letters, 1860-1882. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 77562061

British statesman and orator.

From the description of Letter : Rochdale, [England], to Mrs. E.C. Ogden, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], 1864 Sept. 19. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 27657793

From the description of Letter: [London?], to A[ustin] H[enry] Layard, 1859 Feb. 11. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 27657800

John Bright, radical British politician. Somewhat of a national hero in his life, Bright, a Quaker, was considered the most effective radical Parliamentary speaker of the Victorian years. He was celebrated by proponents of British liberalism for his nonconformism, his involvement in the Anti-Corn Law League, his opposition to the Crimean War, and his leadership of the reform movement in the mid-1860s.

From the description of John Bright manuscript material : 3 items, 1861-1878 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 76945477

From the guide to the John Bright manuscript material : 3 items, 1861-1878, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.)

Member of Parliament.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Cyrus W. Field, 1868 May 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 527903416

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Cyrus W. Field, 1868 Apr. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 527896848

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Cyrus W. Field, 1867 Mar. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 527883016

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London?], to Cyrus W. Field, 1867 Mar. 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270134374

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Cyrus W. Field, 1873 Mar. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528699721

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Cyrus W. Field, 1875 June 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528695135

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1877 Aug. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528712975

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1872 Nov. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528701122

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1872 Mar. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 527917318

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1885 Aug. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528799404

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Cyrus W. Field, 1885 July 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528794895

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1869 Aug. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 527853563

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to J.B. Andrews, 1884 June 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528728728

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1885 June 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528743085

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Cyrus W. Field, 1879 June 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528726836

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Cyrus W. Field, 1879 June 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528729177

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Cyrus W. Field, 1872 Mar. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528639246

From the description of Autograph letter signed with initials : [Rochdale], to Cyrus W. Field, 1872 Mar. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 528639200

Orator and British statesman.

From the description of John Bright correspondence, 1867-1881. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79451418

John Bright was an English Quaker Member of Parliament.

From the description of ALS, [18]53 Oct[ober] 17, Rochdale, [Eng.] to F.H. Robinson. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 77204062

British orator and statesman, long a member of Parliament, who opposed the Crimean War.

From the description of Letter : to William Salmon, 1855 March 13. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936791

English orator and statesman.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Parke Godwin, [18]69 July 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133433

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Ticknor & Fields, 1867 Jan. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133665

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Thomas H. Dudley, [U.S. Consul] in Liverpool, 1867 June 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133471

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, "My dear Nellie," [Miss Nellie Cobden, later Mrs. Walter Sickert], 1881 10 31. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133657

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Charles Gilpin, 1844 May 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133658

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to F.H. Morse, 1864 Apr. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133662

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Horace Greeley, 1866 Dec. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133659

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London?], to W.B. Hodgson, 1854 May 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133435

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to George Barnett Smith, [18]86 Mar. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133664

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Llandudno, to John H. Ingram, [18]83 Nov. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133468

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Mr. Cousinery, merchant in New York, 1845 Jan. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133661

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to James Y. Smith, Governor of Rhode Island, 1864 Mar. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133472

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Rochdale, to Professor W.A. Knight, 1888 May 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133663

From the description of Autograph letters and notes signed (11) : Rochdale and London, to F.W. Chesson, 1863-1883. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270134367

John Bright was an English Quaker politician.

From the description of ALS, [18]48 May 31, London [Eng.] to N.L. Tone. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 42056828

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Birth 1811-11-16

Death 1889-03-27

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