Bryan Edwards (politician)
Bryan Edwards FRS | |
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Portrait by Lemuel Francis Abbott | |
| Member of Parliament for Grampound | |
| In office 28 May 1796 – 16 July 1800 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Wallace, 1st Baron Wallace |
| Succeeded by | Sir Christopher Hawkins, 1st Baronet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 May 1743 Westbury, Wiltshire |
| Died | 16 July 1800 (aged 57) Southampton |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Martha Phipps |
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Bryan Edwards, FRS (21 May 1743 – 15/16 July 1800) was a British politician and historian from Westbury, Wiltshire. Edwards supported the Atlantic slave trade, and was described by abolitionist William Wilberforce as a powerful opponent.