Historical person
Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Gordon, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
The ostensible intention of the Papists Act of 1778 was, as its preamble states, to mitigate some of the more extreme manifestations of official discrimination against Roman Catholics in the Kingdom of Great Britain at the time
Rioting lasts for 6 days, 500 die in the disturbances & 25 of the rioters are hanged. Rebels against the Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1778. Catholic chapels, dwelling houses & breweries are sacked
Gordon, petition in hand, and wearing in his hat the blue cockade of the Protestant Association, entered the Lower House and presented the petition. A huge crowd, estimated at 40,000 to 60,000 strong, assembled and marched on the Houses of Parliament, many carried flags and banners proclaiming "No Popery"
The army was called out on 7 June and given orders to fire upon groups of four or more who refused to disperse. About 285 people were shot dead, and several hundred more were wounded
Lord · President of Great Britain
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