Bust of John Wilkes, 18th century English journalist and politician, c1761. Creator: Louis Francois Roubiliac.

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Bust of John Wilkes, 18th century English journalist and politician, c1761. The radical MP John Wilkes enjoyed great popular following. On several occasions the London mob rose in his support and the streets resounded to cries of "Wilkes and Liberty".

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Photo credit: © Guildhall Art Gallery (City of London)/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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