John Cartwright (1740 - 1824)
1740-09-17County of Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom1824-09-23London, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
John Cartwright
John Cartwright was an English naval officer, Nottinghamshire militia major and prominent campaigner for parliamentary reform. He subsequently became known as the Father of Reform. His younger brother Edmund Cartwright became famous as the inventor of the power loom.
Date and place of birt: | 17 september 1740, County of Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 23 september 1824, London, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Philosopher, Politician, Publicist |