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Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey

  • Reform Act 1832On the 1st of January 1801, the Acts of Union became law and created a House of Commons with 658 members. Of these, 513 represented England and Wales.
  • Swing RiotsThe name Captain Swing first appeared in a letter dated the 21st of October 1830, published by The Times. This fictitious figurehead signed threatening…