SADLER, Michael Thomas, 1780-1835, radical politician and philanthropic businessman 1817-1833

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SADLER, Michael Thomas, 1780-1835, radical politician and philanthropic businessman 1817-1833

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Sadler, Michael Thomas, 1780-1835

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Michael Sadler, 1780-1835, was born in Snelston, Derbyshire. While he was still young he assisted the Methodist movement. In 1800 he moved to Leeds where he became an importer of Irish linens. He was Tory MP for Newark, 1829 and 1830, and for Aldborough, North Yorkshire 1831-1832. He moved unsuccessfully for the establishment of poor law in Ireland, and moved resolution for improving the living conditions of the agricultural poor in England, 1831. On 16th March 1832 Sadler introduced a Bill in t...