Richard Cobden
/ˌrɪtʃəd ˈkɑːbdən/
/ˌrɪtʃərd ˈkɑːbdən/
- (1804-65) an English politician who, with John Bright, led the argument in the House of Commons against the Corn Laws and in favour of free trade. He also campaigned for state education and against the Crimean War.
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