Edmund Burke was an influential English politician and philosopher who is widely considered to be the founder of modern Conservatism. Born on January 12, 1729 in Ireland, Burke was a member of the Whig party and served in the British Parliament as a member of the House of Commons for Wendover. His writings and speeches on politics, philosophy, and history have had a lasting impact on the development of modern political thought.
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About
English Politician and member of the Whig party who is widely considered the philosophical founder of modern Conservatism. He served in the British Parliament as a member of the House of Commons for Wendover.
Before Fame
The debate club at Trinity College was known as Edmund Burke's Club.
Trivia
He supported the American revolution but opposed the French Revolution, which led to him being involved with the Whig party.
Family Life
His father, Richard Burke, was a prominent solicitor for the Church of Ireland.
Associated With
He served as a member of the Whig party for several years; Millard Fillmore was the final member and President from the Whig party.