John Courtenay

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Date:1798

Description:John Courtenay (1738-1816) was Member of Parliament for Tamworth 1780-1796. he campaigned for parliamentary reform, the free press and the abolition of slavery. His writings on the French Revolution are being satirised in this cartoon.

Cartoon by James Gillray, published 21st May 1798 by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James Street, London..

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Source: Staffordshire County Buildings Picture Collection

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