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Illustrated London News, July 26, 1851: Article on Sir David Salomons' Election to Parliament

Newspaper clipping from the Illustrated London News, July 26, 1851, featuring a two-part article on Sir David Salomons' election to Parliament and the controversy surrounding his inability to serve due to his Jewish faith. The article discusses the House of Commons' attempts to overturn this restriction and Salomons' eventual service in Parliament from 1859 to 1873. Published in London, England.

Associated People/Businesses

Salomons, David, Sir, 1797-1873
Illustrated London News
SALOMONS, SIR DAVID (1797.1873)

Geography

London

Subjects

Religious discrimination

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume F, Page 6