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Baron Henry Brougham Brougham and Vaux
1778–1868
A brilliant and restless reformer, he moved from science and journalism into law and politics, becoming one of the best-known public voices of 19th-century Britain. He is especially remembered for his part in major reforms including the Reform Act of 1832 and the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833.
1 Audiobook
The Fallen Star, or, the History of a False Religion by E.L. Bulwer; And, A Dissertation on the Origin of Evil by Lord Brougham
by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton, Baron Henry Brougham Brougham and Vaux
About the author
Born in Edinburgh in 1778, Henry Brougham showed unusual range from an early age. He studied at the University of Edinburgh, wrote on scientific subjects while still young, and later became one of the early contributors to the Edinburgh Review, where his sharp, energetic style helped build his reputation.
He went on to a high-profile career as a lawyer, Whig politician, and public speaker. Brougham served as Lord Chancellor from 1830 to 1834, and sources consistently describe him as a central figure in the reform politics of his age. He played an important role in the passage of the Reform Act 1832 and the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, and he was widely known for championing education and legal change.
His life stretched across an era of enormous political and social upheaval, and he remained a vivid public character well into old age. He died in Cannes in 1868, leaving behind a reputation for intellect, ambition, and tireless public argument.