Derby Reform Riots of 1831
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The Derby Reform Riots of 1831 were a series of violent disturbances in Derby, England, sparked by popular anger over the rejection of the Reform Bill and demands for parliamentary reform.
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| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Derby Reform Riots of 1831 canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
civil disturbance
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historical event ⓘ riot ⓘ |
| chronology | occurred after the defeat of the Second Reading of the Reform Bill in the House of Lords ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| describedBySource |
contemporary newspaper reports
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local Derby histories ⓘ studies of the 1832 Reform Act ⓘ |
| endTime | 1831-10-09 ⓘ |
| hasCause |
demands for redistribution of parliamentary seats
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demands for wider male suffrage ⓘ popular anger over lack of parliamentary reform ⓘ rejection of the First Reform Bill by the House of Lords ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
arrest of dozens of rioters
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attack on Derby Gaol ⓘ contributed to political momentum for the Reform Act 1832 ⓘ damage to property in Derby ⓘ deployment of troops to Derby ⓘ execution of several convicted rioters ⓘ heightened national pressure for parliamentary reform ⓘ imposition of martial law–like measures in Derby ⓘ increased tension between reformers and authorities in Derby ⓘ injuries to participants and bystanders ⓘ looting of shops and houses ⓘ public debate on use of military force in civil unrest ⓘ release of prisoners from Derby Gaol ⓘ strengthening of local reform organizations ⓘ transportation sentences for some rioters ⓘ trials of alleged rioters at Derby Assizes ⓘ |
| location |
Derby
NERFINISHED
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Derbyshire NERFINISHED ⓘ England ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Reform Act 1832 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opposedTo | House of Lords NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| participant |
local magistrates
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militia ⓘ prisoners released from Derby Gaol ⓘ working-class residents of Derby ⓘ yeomanry ⓘ |
| partOf |
British Reform Crisis of 1830–1832
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Reform Bill riots of 1831 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significantPlace |
Derby Gaol
NERFINISHED
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Derby marketplace NERFINISHED ⓘ Derby town centre NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| startTime | 1831-10-07 ⓘ |
| temporalContext |
occurred during the Industrial Revolution in Britain
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took place during the reign of William IV ⓘ |
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