Historedia
Person

John Bright

Events
2
Episodes
2
Years
1838

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Bright, 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. Event of 1839: The Anti-Corn Law League is founded in Manchester, England.

    1838

    Role: Leader

    1. 1838 · ManchesterFounding of the Nationwide League

      The nationwide Anti-Corn Law League was founded in 1838, combining local associations established since 1836, with leaders including Richard Cobden and John Bright.

  2. Founding of the Anti-Corn Law League

    1838

    Role: Leader

    1. 1838 · ManchesterEstablishment of the Nationwide League

      In 1838, the Anti-Corn Law League was formed in Manchester, combining local associations into a national organization led by Cobden and Bright.

Sources

  1. Anti–Corn Law League Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
  2. Richard Cobden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-16