Quick Facts About Lord George Gordon
- Born
- December 26, 1751
- Died
- November 1, 1793
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- The trial of George Gordon, Esquire, commonly called Lord George Gordon, for high treason, at the Bar of the Court of King'sBench, on Monday, February 5th, 1781
About Lord George Gordon
Lord George Gordon was a British nobleman and politician best known for lending his name to the Gordon Riots of 1780. An eccentric and flighty personality, he was born into the Scottish nobility and sat in the House of Commons from 1774 to 1780. His life ended after a number of controversies, notably one surrounding his conversion to Judaism, for which he was ostracised. He died in Newgate Prison.
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