Hugh Hornby Birley
Hugh Hornby Birley (10 March 1778 – 31 July 1845) was a leading Manchester millowner and Tory who is reputed to have led the fatal charge of the Manchester and Salford Yeomanry at the Peterloo Massacre on 16 August 1819.
Hugh Hornby Birley | |
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| Born | 10 March 1778 Manchester, England |
| Died | 31 July 1845 (aged 67) Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Known for | Peterloo Massacre |
| Spouse | Cecily Hornby |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Richard Birley |
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