Henry Hunt (politician)
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Henry 'Orator' Hunt (6 November 1773- February 15, 1835), sometimes known as Orator Hunt, was a British radical speaker and agitator. He advocated parliamentary reform and the repeal of the Corn Laws.
He was one of the scheduled speakers at the rally in Manchester on 16 August 1819 that became the Peterloo Massacre, and the incident cost him more than two years in prison. In 1830 he became a member of Parliament for Preston, but was defeated when standing for re-election in 1833.
In 1832 he presented the first petition in support of women's suffrage to Parliament. It was received however with much ribald laughter and antagonism.
