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单词 Gordon riots
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Gordon riots

World History
  • Anti-Catholic riots in London in 1780. They were led by Lord George Gordon (1751–93), who objected to parliamentary moves towards Catholic emancipation. His followers terrorized London for a fortnight. Prisons were broken open, property damaged, and people killed before order was restored. Gordon was acquitted of high treason, but was later convicted of libel and died in Newgate Prison.


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