Morley (of Blackburn), John Morley, Viscount
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born Dec. 24, 1838, Blackburn, Eng.
died Sept. 23, 1923, Wimbledon, London
English politician and historian.
He worked as a journalist in London from 1860, mainly as editor of the liberal
Fortnightly Review (1867–82). A supporter of William E. Gladstone, Morley served in the House of Commons (1883–95, 1896–1908). As chief secretary for Ireland (1886, 1892–95), he helped prepare the Irish
Home Rule bills. As secretary for India (1905–10), he brought elected Indian representation into the government. He also wrote acclaimed historical works, including biographies of Gladstone,
Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and
Oliver Cromwell.
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