If Mr. Selwyn calls again, show him up; if I am alive I shall be delighted to see him; and if I am dead he would like to see me.
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Touch but a cobweb in Westminster Hall, and the old spider of the law is out upon you with all his vermin at his heels.
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Birth: | 28th September, 1705 |
Death: | 1st July, 1774 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Politician |
Henry Fox was born in Farley, Wiltshire, England. He was an English politician. He identified primarily with the Whig faction. In 1735, he entered Parliament as Member for Hindon in Wiltshire. He notably held the posts of Secretary for War, Southern Secretary and Paymaster of the forces.
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