John Bright

1811–1889

Nationality: English

Historical Period: The 19th Century

John Bright (1811-1889) was a Quaker and a Member of Parliament who was active with Richard Cobden in opposing the Corn Laws and the war against Russia in the Crimea.

Bright featured as the November 2020 OLL Birthday, Read it here.

• Introduction: The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass: From 1817-1882
• Author: Selected Speeches of the Rt. Hon. John Bright M.P. On Public Questions
• Author: Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, 2 vols.
• Editor: Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, 2 vols.