Historedia
Person

John Bird Sumner

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1832–1848

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Bird Sumner, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. The Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 is passed

    1832–1834

    Role: Royal Commission Member

    1. 1832 · Royal CommissionRoyal Commission Origins

      The Act resulted from the 1832 Royal Commission into the Operation of the Poor Laws, involving key figures like Chadwick and Senior.

    2. 1834 · England and WalesWorkhouse Test Implementation

      The Act discouraged outdoor relief for the able-bodied, offering them the workhouse, aiming to protect urban ratepayers.

    3. 14 August 1834 · Parliament of the United KingdomPassage of the Act

      The Whig government passed the Act to deny poor subsistence rights, establishing a centralised Poor Law Commission in England and Wales.

  2. John Bird Sumner nominated Archbishop of Canterbury

    1848

    Role: Archbishop of Canterbury

    1. 1848 · Official residence and officeNomination as Archbishop of Canterbury

      In 1848 John Bird Sumner was nominated Archbishop of Canterbury, a role whose documents were signed as 'J B Cantuar' with an annual income of £15,000.

Sources

  1. Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 Wikipedia
  2. John Bird Sumner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20