Hugh Hornby Birley
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For the Manchester MP, see Hugh Birley.
Hugh Hornby Birley (10 March 1778 – 31 July 1845) was a leading Manchester millowner and Tory who is reputed to have led the fatal charge of the Manchester and Salford Yeomanry at the Peterloo Massacre on 16 August 1819.
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Hugh Hornby Birley | |
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Born | (1778-03-10)10 March 1778 Manchester, England |
Died | 31 July 1845(1845-07-31) (aged 67) Manchester, England |
Occupation | Merchant |
Known for | Peterloo Massacre |
Spouse | Cecily Hornby |
Children | 4 |
Parent | Richard Birley |
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