Lord George Gordon was a British nobleman and politician best known for lending his name to the Gordon Riots of 1780. An eccentric and flighty personality, he was born into the Scottish nobility and sat in the House of Commons from 1774 to 1780. His life ended after a number of controversies, notably one surrounding his conversion to Judaism, for which he was ostracised. He died in Newgate Prison.
Lord George Gordon, English politician (born 1751)
On November 12, in the year 1793, Lord George Gordon, English politician (born 1751). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of November 12, one of 392 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Lord George Gordon. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 12, 1793 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 11 October 2026.
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