Brougham, Henry Peter, Baron

Brougham, Henry Peter, Baron
(1778-1868)
   Born in Scotland. Educated at Edinburgh University. Secretary to Lord Rosslyn and Lord St. Vincent on a mission to Portugal. In 1810 entered Parliament; in 1830 received the great seal and elevated to the peerage. In 1828 founded London University, and in 1860 elected chancellor of Edinburgh University.
   Index: S Secretary to the Portugal Commission, 220. W His sarcastic reference to Glenelg, 42.
   Bib.: Dict. Nat. Biog.

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