Bradlaugh

noun

Charles . 1833–91, British radical and freethinker: barred from taking his seat in parliament (1880–86) for refusing to take the parliamentary oath

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The opposition spoke of the measure as a "Bradlaugh Relief Bill."
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
Bradlaugh lost his temper, and after that the parson wiped the boards with him.
The Shellback's Progress
Walter Runciman
He said, 'Gentlemen, Bradlaugh's been elected; he must be allowed to come among us.'
The Shellback's Progress
Walter Runciman
When the hour came, Mr. Bradlaugh advanced to the table to take the oath.
Lord Randolph Churchill
Winston Spencer Churchill
Like others who had spoken, he quoted from the Bradlaugh writings.
Lord Randolph Churchill
Winston Spencer Churchill