Ebenezer Elliott
British poet (1781-1849) · Writers · Died at 68
Ebenezer Elliott was an English poet, known as the Corn Law rhymer for his leading the fight to repeal the Corn Laws, which were causing hardship and starvation among the poor.
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About this person
Though a factory owner himself, his single-minded devotion to the welfare of the labouring classes won him a sympathetic reputation long after his poetry ceased to be read.
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1781 to 1849 · aged 68
