Hugh Hornby Birley
Hugh Hornby Birley | |
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Portrait of Hugh Hornby Birley (unknown artist, after 1819) | |
| Born | 10 March 1778 Manchester, England |
| Died | 31 July 1845 (aged 67) Manchester, England |
| Burial place | St Peter's Church, Manchester 53°28′40″N 2°14′37″W / 53.47778°N 2.24361°W |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Known for | Peterloo Massacre |
| Spouse | Cecily Hornby |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Richard Birley |
Hugh Hornby Birley (10 March 1778 – 31 July 1845) was a leading Manchester millowner and Tory who is reputed to have led the fatal charge of the Manchester and Salford Yeomanry at the Peterloo Massacre on 16 August 1819.