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The Gordon Riots, depicted in a painting by John Seymour Lucas
The Gordon Riots, depicted in a painting by John Seymour Lucas

The Gordon Riots refers to a number of events in a predominantly Protestant religious uprising in London, England, in 1780, aimed against the Papists Act 1778, "relieving his Majesty's subjects, of the Catholic Religion, from certain penalties and disabilities imposed upon them during the reign of William III. John Seymour Lucas ( 21 December 1849 – 8 May 1923) was a Victorian English historical and portrait painter as well as an accomplished Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Year 1780 ( MDCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The Papists Act 1778 is an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain (18 George III c William III or William of Orange (14 November 1650 &ndash 8 March 1702 He is informally known in Northern Ireland and Scotland as "King Billy" "

The ostensible intention of this piece of legislation was, as the Act's preamble states, to mitigate some of the more extreme manifestations of official discrimination against Roman Catholics in the Kingdom of Great Britain at the time, particularly and notably absolving Catholics from taking the religious oath when joining the British military. The Kingdom of Great Britain, also known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain, was a State in northwest Europe, in existence from 1707 to 1800 There were very strong expedient reasons for this particular act of seeming benevolence, notably the fact that British military forces at the time were stretched very thin in what had become a global American War of Independence, with conflicts ongoing with France, Spain and America, and opening the door to recruitment of Catholics was a significant factor in the eventual resolution of this shortfall of manpower. In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Lord George Gordon set up a Protestant Association in 1780 to force the repeal of this legislation. Lord George Gordon ( 26 December, 1751 &ndash 12 November, 1793) was a Politician in the United Kingdom best known for An articulate, albeit eccentric propagandist, Gordon inflamed the mob with fears of papism and a return to absolute monarchical rule, intimating that Catholics in the military would, given a chance, join forces with their co-religionists on the Continent, and attack Britain. Absolute monarchy is a monarchical Form of government where the king and queen have absolute power over everything

The political climate deteriorated rapidly. On 29 May 1780 Gordon called a meeting of the Protestant Association, and his followers subsequently marched on the House of Commons to deliver a petition demanding the repeal of the Roman Catholic Relief Act the following week. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Year 1780 ( MDCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The House of Commons' is the Lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords

Thus, on 2 June 1780 a huge crowd, many carrying flags and banners proclaiming "No Popery", and estimated to be between 40,000 to 60,000 strong, assembled and marched on the Houses of Parliament. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 1780 ( MDCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a As they marched, their numbers gathered and swelled. They attempted to force their way in to the House of Commons but without success. Gordon, petition in hand, and wearing in his hat the blue cockade, symbol of the Protestant Association, entered the Lower House and presented the petition. A cockade is a knot of ribbons or other circular- or oval-shaped symbol of distinctive colors which is usually worn on a Hat. Outside, however, the situation quickly got out of hand and a riot erupted. Riots are a form of Civil disorders characterized by disorganized groups lashing out in a sudden and intense rash of Violence, Vandalism or other

Newgate Prison was attacked and largely destroyed, as was The Clink. For the prison in East Granby, Connecticut, see Old Newgate Prison. The Clink was a notorious Prison in Southwark, England which functioned from the 12th century until 1780 either deriving its name [1] Severe destruction was inflicted on Catholic churches and homes, including the chapels on the grounds of several embassies, as well as the Bank of England, Fleet Prison, and the house of the Lord Chief Justice, William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield. The Bank of England (formally the Governor and Company of the Bank of England) is a state-owned institution and the Central bank of the United Kingdom Fleet Prison was a notorious London Prison. It was built in 1197 and situated off what is now Farringdon Street, on the eastern bank of the Fleet River The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales was historically the second-highest judge of the Courts of England and Wales, after the Lord Chancellor. William Murray 1st Earl of Mansfield PC ( 2 March 1705 &ndash 20 March 1793) was a British Judge and Politician

The army was called out on 7 June and given orders to fire upon groups of four or more who refused to disperse. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins About 285 persons were shot dead, and several hundred more were wounded. Of those arrested, about 20 or 30 were executed. Gordon was arrested and charged with high treason, but was found not guilty. In Law, treason is the Crime that covers some of the more serious acts of disloyalty to one's sovereign or Nation.

The army units which dealt with the rioters were Honourable Artillery Company and the 1st Battalion/2nd Regiment of Foot also known as the Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey). The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC is the oldest surviving Regiment in the British Army, and the second most senior in the The 2nd (The Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot was the title given to The Tangier Regiment, when regimental numbering was introduced in Britain in 1751 The 2nd (The Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot was the title given to The Tangier Regiment, when regimental numbering was introduced in Britain in 1751

The riots are described at first hand in Boswell's famous biography of Samuel Johnson and at second-hand by Charles Dickens in his historical novel Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty (1840-41). James Boswell 9th Laird of Auchinleck ( October 29, 1740 - May 19, 1795) was a lawyer diarist and Author born in Edinburgh Samuel Johnson (often referred to as Dr Johnson) (18 September Barnaby Rudge A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty is an Historical novel by the author Charles Dickens.

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