Richard Oliver
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Richard Oliver
RICHARD OLIVER Statesman, born in Antigua; alderman of London, MP, involved in dispute between the citizens of London and the government, sent to the Tower. Date: 1734 - 1784
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1734 1784 Alderman Antigua Born Citizens Dispute Involved Oliver
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This evocative print depicts Richard Oliver, a prominent Statesman of the 18th century, born in Antigua, who rose through the ranks to become an Alderman of London and a Member of Parliament. The image captures Oliver during a tumultuous period in his career, when he found himself embroiled in a contentious dispute between the citizens of London and the government. Born in Antigua in the Caribbean in 1734, Oliver made his way to England and quickly established himself as a respected figure in London's political scene. He was appointed as an Alderman in 1772, and in 1774, was elected as a Member of Parliament for the City of London. However, his tenure in Parliament was marked by his outspoken opposition to the government's policies, particularly those related to the American colonies. In 1777, Oliver became a central figure in the Middlesex election controversy, which saw the citizens of London clash with the government over the right to elect their own representatives. Oliver, who sided with the citizens, was arrested and sent to the Tower of London for his defiance. The incident sparked widespread outrage and further fueled tensions between the government and the people of London. Despite his imprisonment, Oliver remained a symbol of resistance and a champion of the people's rights. He was eventually released in 1778, and continued to advocate for reform until his death in 1784. This print, created in the aftermath of Oliver's imprisonment, serves as a powerful reminder of the political turmoil and upheaval that marked this period in British history.
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