Lord George Gordon

British politician best known for lending his name to the Gordon Riots of 1780

1751 CE to 1793 CE

Lord George Gordon (December 26, 1751 – November 1, 1793) is a British politician best known for lending his name to the Gordon Riots of 1780.

A colorful personality, he was born into the Scottish nobility and became a member of parliament for Ludgershall.

His life ends after a number of controversies, notably one surrounding his conversion to Judaism for which he is ostracized.

He dies in Newgate Prison.

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