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John Wilkes, (1727-1797)

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Surname: John Wilkes
Gender: Male
Date: 1727-1797
History: Politician. Co-founder of 'The North Briton' 1762. Outlawed for libels on George III and others, but fought back and became Lord Mayor of London 1774.
References: DNB; NCA Rules
Name authority reference: GB/NNAF/P275635
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1768: Rex v Wilkes: the celebrated attempt by John Wilkes to reverse his conviction for...
The National Archives, Kew
KB 7/6