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Colonel Charles de Laet Waldo Sibthorp, MP
Colonel Charles de Laet Waldo Sibthorp (1783 - 1855), an eccentric and reactionary Conservative Member of Parliament. He opposed many things, including Catholic Emancipation, Jewish Emancipation, the repeal of the Corn Laws, the Reform Act of 1832, the 1851 Great Exhibition, and the development of the railways
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1783 1840s 1842 1855 Colonel Conservative Eccentric Member Parliament Raised Reactionary Speaking Speech Tory Waldo
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Colonel Charles de Laet Waldo Sibthorp (1783-1855): A Victorian Eccentric and Reactionary Conservative MP This photograph captures Colonel Charles de Laet Waldo Sibthorp in the heat of a parliamentary debate, raising his arm to emphasize a point. Born in 1783, Sibthorp was a prominent Conservative Member of Parliament known for his eccentric and reactionary views. He opposed numerous significant political developments during the 1830s and 1840s, making him a formidable figure in Victorian politics. Sibthorp's opposition to change began with his stance against Catholic Emancipation in 1829. He believed that granting Catholics the same civil rights as Protestants would undermine the established Church of England and the social order. His resistance continued with Jewish Emancipation, the repeal of the Corn Laws, and the Reform Act of 1832. These measures, he argued, would weaken the power of the landed gentry and the traditional social structure. In 1842, Sibthorp's opposition extended to the Great Exhibition of 1851, which he saw as a waste of resources and a threat to British industry. He also fiercely opposed the development of railways, believing they would lead to the decline of the horse-drawn transport industry and the rural economy. Despite his controversial views, Sibthorp's eloquence and passion in the House of Commons earned him a reputation as a formidable speaker. This photograph, taken during the 1840s, captures the intensity and conviction with which he advocated for his beliefs. Colonel Charles de Laet Waldo Sibthorp, an eccentric and reactionary Conservative MP, remains an intriguing figure in the history of Victorian politics.
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