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John Wilson Croker, Public Steward and Controversial Regency Era Figure

John Wilson Croker (20 December 1780 to 10 August 1857) was an Irish statesman and author. Life He was born at Galway, the only son of John Croker, the surveyor-general of customs and excise in Ireland. He was educated at … Continue reading

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