Charles James Fox
1749 - 1806
Biography
Charles James Fox was a prominent British statesman known for his oratory skills, political activism, and strong advocacy for civil liberties and the abolition of slavery. Born in 1749, Fox entered politics at a young age and quickly rose to prominence as a member of the Whig party. He held various high-ranking positions in the government, including serving as Foreign Secretary and Leader of the House of Commons. Fox was a fierce critic of the government's policies, particularly its handling of the American Revolution and the French Revolution. He was instrumental in shaping British political discourse and promoting liberal ideals during a tumultuous period in European history. Fox passed away in 1806, leaving behind a legacy of political reform and progressive ideals.
Famous Quotes (5)
I choose my friends for their good looks, my acquaintances for their good characters, and my enemies for their good intellects.
How much longer are we to be bullied by this stupid, ignorant, prejudiced, and malicious animal, the king?
Hating people is not a conservative ideal.
Liberty and order will never be perfectly safe until a trespass on the Constitution will be felt by the people to be an invasion of their liberty.
I would rather be the offspring of two apes than be a man and afraid to face the truth.