MP and journalist. Born London of a rich banking family; Baron Taunton was his uncle. Married an actress. Responsible for the criminalisation of all male homosexual activity; prior to his efforts only sodomy was illegal. Retired to Florence, where he died.
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Henry Labouchere
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Henry Labouchere
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