Huskisson, William — (1770–1830) William Huskisson was a British Tory politician, president of the Board of Trade, and probably the first man in history to die in a motor vehicle accident. Raised in enlightenment circles in Britain and France, he became in 1790… … Encyclopedia of the Age of Imperialism, 1800–1914
Huskisson, William — ▪ British statesman born , March 11, 1770, Birch Moreton, Worcestershire, Eng. died Sept. 15, 1830, Eccles, Lancashire British statesman and a leading advocate of free trade. In 1793 Huskisson was employed by Henry Dundas (later Lord… … Universalium
HUSKISSON, WILLIAM — an English statesman and financier; distinguished for his services when in office in the relaxation of restrictions on trade (1770 1830) … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
William Huskisson — William Huskisson, von Richard Rothwell (National Portrait Gallery, London) William Huskisson (* 11. März 1770 in Birtsmorton Court, Worcestershire; † 15. September 1830 in Eccles) war britischer Politiker, Finanzier … Deutsch Wikipedia
Huskisson — William Huskisson William Huskisson (* 11. März 1770 in Birtsmorton Court, Worcestershire; † 15. September 1830 in Eccles) war britischer Politiker, Finanzier und Abgeordneter für Liverpool im Unterhaus. Huskisson unterstützte den Bau der … Deutsch Wikipedia
HUSKISSON (W.) — HUSKISSON WILLIAM (1770 1830) Homme d’État britannique et grande figure du parti tory dans les premières décennies du XIXe siècle, William Huskisson est né dans une famille modérément aisée du Worcestershire, il a bénéficié de la protection d’un… … Encyclopédie Universelle
William Huskisson — (11 March 1770 ndash; 15 September 1830), was a British statesman, financier, and Member of Parliament for several constituencies, including Liverpool. He is best known today, however, as the world s first widely reported railway casualty. He was … Wikipedia
Huskisson Dock — is a dock on the River Mersey, England which forms part of the Port of Liverpool. It is situated in the northern dock system in Kirkdale. Huskisson Dock consists of a main basin nearest the river wall and two branch docks to the east. It is… … Wikipedia
Huskisson, New South Wales — Huskisson is a town in New South Wales, Australia in Shoalhaven City, on the shores of Jervis Bay. It is 24 km south east of Nowra.Situated alongside Currambene Creek which serves also as an anchorage and fishing port, Huskisson is a prime… … Wikipedia
William Sturges Bourne — (7 November 1769 1 February 1845) was a British Tory politician.The son of the Reverend John Sturges and Judith Sturges ( née Bourne), the young William Sturges was educated at Winchester College and Christ Church, Oxford, and was called to the… … Wikipedia