Hume Joseph 1777-1855 Born At Montrose Scotland Studied


medicine; entered the service of the East India Company, 1797; returned

to England, 1808. Entered Parliament, 1812, but on account of his

independent principles compelled to resign his seat. Again elected,

1818, and continued a member of the House of Commons until his death. A

strong Radical in his opinions and effected many useful reforms.



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