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Buxton, Sir Thomas Fowell

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A philanthropist, born in Essex, a tall man of energetic character; entered life as a brewer, and made his fortune; was conspicuous for his interest in benevolent movements, such as the amelioration of criminal law and the abolition of slavery; represented Weymouth in Parliament from 1818 to 1837; was made a baronet in 1840; he was Wilberforce's successor (1786-1845).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Buxton, Sir Thomas Fowell'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/buxton-sir-thomas-fowell.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
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