Joseph Brotherton
Joseph Brotherton (22 May 1783 – 7 January 1857) was an English reforming politician, Nonconformist minister, Swedenborgian and pioneering vegetarian. He has been described as the first vegetarian member of parliament.
The Right Honourable Joseph Brotherton | |
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Portrait of Joseph Brotherton, c. 1850 | |
| Born | 22 May 1783 Whittington, England |
| Died | 7 January 1857 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse |
Martha Harvey (m. 1806) |
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