Reformer and founder of "The Lancet" - begun in Oct 1823. Spoke in Parliament in defence of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. See Caroline's Miscellany for more information.
Born Membury, Devon. Buried at Kensall Green Cemetery.
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Thomas Wakley
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Thomas Wakley
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Evelina Hospital for Sick Children
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Major-General Sir George Joseph Hamilton Evatt, KCB
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Broderick Dewhurst
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Sir Henry Wellcome
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