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William CobbettEnglish historian, publicist and politician
Date of Birth: 09.03.1763
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Early Life and Military Service
- Political Activism and Exile
- Return to England and Publishing Career
- Return to America and Agricultural Pursuits
- Literary and Political Contributions
- Parliamentary Career and Legacy
- - Died in London on June 18, 1835
William Cobbett: A Renowned English Historian, Publicist, and Politician
Early Life and Military Service
- Born on March 9, 1763, in Farnham, Surrey, to a small farmer- Emigrated to London in 1783 and worked as a solicitor's clerk
- Enlisted in the British Regiment in Canada in 1784, where he rose to the rank of sergeant
Political Activism and Exile
- Accused officers in his regiment of corruption in 1791- Fled to France and then America, fearing persecution
- Published numerous pamphlets under the pseudonym "Peter Porcupine," criticizing democracy and supporting British interests
Return to England and Publishing Career
- Retried to England in 1800 and launched "Parliamentary Debates" and the "Weekly Political Register"
- Founded his own farmstead near Southampton, while continuing his editorial work
- Criticized government policies, resulting in imprisonment (1810-1812)
Return to America and Agricultural Pursuits
- Resumed publication of "Political Register" after his release- Faced arrest threats and fled to America in 1817
- Settled in North Hempstead, Long Island, where he wrote and farmed
- Sent material to his journal, which remained in publication in England
Literary and Political Contributions
- Published "Grammar of the English Language" in 1818- Authored "Cottage Economy," "Advice to Young Men," and "The History of the Protestant Reformation in England"
- Became renowned for his "Rural Rides," published in "Political Register" (1820-1830)
Parliamentary Career and Legacy
- Elected to Parliament in 1832 from Oldham- Published "A Legacy to Labourers" in 1834, criticizing Malthusianism and poor laws
- Died in London on June 18, 1835
- Remembered as a prolific writer, staunch advocate for his country, and influential figure in British political discourse
