Charles James Fox - 1800

Side 1: CHARLES JAMES FOX
On the edge of the arm: HANCOCK
Below: BORN JANUARY 13 1749

Side 2: Within a wreath: WITH / LEARNING / ELOQUENCE / AND ZEAL / HE / MAINTAINS / THE RIGHTS / OF A FREE / AND LOYAL / PEOPLE / 1800

BHM 488
Mm. 53 - AE
Engraver: J. G. Hancock

British Historical Medals - 488 - CHARLES JAMES FOX
AE 53 by J. G. Hancock
Obv. Similar to n. 467 [ Draped bust of Charles James Fox, bare head three-quarter right. CHARLES JAMES FOX Below, in small capitals: BORN JANUARY 13 1749 ]
Rev. Inscription in wreath WITH / LEARNING / ELOQUENCE / AND ZEAL / HE / MAINTAINS / THE RIGHTS / OF A FREE / AND LOYAL / PEOPLE / 1800
AE N; WM R.
E.P. 1891/98.
AM; BM; BMAG; FM. 1; S. OO/12
It is possible that this medal refers to Fox's opposition to the proposed union with Ireland. He declared that the union was an attempt to establish the principles and practises of depotism. Fox declined to attend any debates on the question in the House and roundly condemned the Irish policy of the government. In particular he strongly disapproved of the proposal to compensate the Irish borough-holders. See also note to No. 323 .

 

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