Charles Gilpin (politician)
Charles Gilpin | |
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Gilpin by Elliott & Fry | |
| Member of Parliament for Northampton | |
| In office 1857–1874 Serving with
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| Succeeded by |
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| Parliamentary Secretary to the Poor Law Board | |
| In office 1859–1865 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Knight |
| Succeeded by | George Byng |
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| Born | 31 March 1815 Bristol, England |
| Died | 8 September 1874 (aged 59) 10 Bedford Square, London, England |
| Resting place | Friends Burial Ground, Winchmore Hill, London, England |
| Political party | Liberal (1859–1874) |
| Other political affiliations | Whig (1857–1859) |
| Education | Sidcot School |
Charles Gilpin (31 March 1815 – 8 September 1874) was a Quaker, orator, politician, publisher, and railway director. Among his many causes were repeal of the Corn Laws, establishing world peace through the Peace Society, abolition of the death penalty, abolition of slavery, enfranchisement by providing freehold land for purchase, liberation of Hungary from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Hungarian exiles in England, the Poor Law, prison reform, and foreign relations. He was "a thorough liberal" (Biographical Catalogue).