Thomas Attwood

Thomas Attwood was a British banker, economist, political campaigner and Member of Parliament. He was the leading figure of the underconsumptionist Birmingham School of economists, and, as the founder of the Birmingham Political Union, the leading figure in the public campaign for the Reform Act 1832.

Occupation

economist, politician

Position held

member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom

Citizenship

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain

Born

October 6, 1783

Died

March 6, 1856