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John Burns

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John Burns

English trade unionist and politician (1858–1943)

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About John Burns

John Elliot Burns was an English trade unionist and politician, particularly associated with London politics and Battersea. He was a socialist and then a Liberal Member of Parliament and Minister. He was anti-alcohol and a keen sportsman. When the Liberal cabinet made a decision for war on 2 August 1914, he resigned and played no further role in politics. After retiring from politics, he developed an expertise in London history and coined the phrase "The Thames is liquid history".

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politician, trade unionist

Position held

President of the Local Government Board, President of the Board of Trade, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom

Citizenship

United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Born

October 20, 1858

Died

January 24, 1943

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