Birth of Richard Cobden3 June 1804
Birth of Richard Cobden
Historical person
Richard Cobden Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Richard Cobden, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
9 records1804–18607 events1 places
Chronological biography
1804
Corn Law3 June 1804
Birth of Richard Cobden
1839
ACLL1839
Founds the Anti Corn Law League to promote free trade & internationalism
Corn Law1839
Founds the Anti Corn Law League to promote free trade & internationalism
1857
Bombing of Canton1857
Forwards a vote of censure in the Government for Bowrings bombardment of Canton
Vote of Confidence1857
Forwards a vote of censure in the Government for Bowrings bombardment of Canton. Cobdens vote of censure leads to the fall of the Government. Censures the Government for its support of Bowrings bombardment of Canton
1859
Resignation of Richard Cobden1859
Resigned in opposition to the Crimea War in 1857 but returns to office in 1859
Treaty of Cobden1859
Michel Chevalier visits Gladstone to discuss Anglo-French free trade. Gladstone has a budget surplus & wishes to quell anti French feeling
1860
Treaty of Cobden1860
Reduces French duties on coal & manufactured goods. Puts the Cobden Treaty with France through Parliament as part of the Gladstone budget. Negotiated by Michel Chevalier & Cobden marking the recognition of common interests. Lowers British duties on wine & brandy
Record provenance
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