Thomas Attwood (economist)
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Thomas Attwood (6 October 1783 – 6 March 1856)[1] was a British banker, economist, political campaigner and Member of Parliament. He was the leading figure of the underconsumptionist Birmingham School of economists, and, as the founder of the Birmingham Political Union, the leading figure in the public campaign for the Great Reform Act of 1832.
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Thomas Attwood | |
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Member of Parliament for Birmingham | |
In office 1832–1840 | |
Succeeded by | Joshua Scholefield and George Muntz |
Personal details | |
Born | (1783-10-06)6 October 1783 Halesowen, Shropshire, England |
Died | 6 March 1856(1856-03-06) (aged 72) Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Carless (m. 1806) |
Relations | Daniel Wakefield (son-in-law) |
Occupation | Banker, economist, political agitator, Member of Parliament |
Nickname | King Tom |
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