Edmund Burke PC (12 January 1729– 9 July 1797) was an Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist and philosopher who, after moving to England, served for many years in the House of Commons of Great Britain as a member of the Whig party.
He is mainly remembered for his support of the cause of the American Revolutionaries, and for his later opposition to the French Revolution. The latter led to his becoming the leading figure within the conservative faction of the Whig party, which he dubbed the "Old Whigs", in opposition to the pro–French Revolution "New Whigs", led by Charles James Fox.
Burke was praised by both conservatives and liberals in the 19th century. Since the 20th century, he has generally been viewed as the philosophical founder of modern conservatism, as well as a representative of classical liberalism.
Read more about Edmund Burke: Early Life, Member of Parliament, American War of Independence, Paymaster of The Forces, Democracy, India and The Impeachment of Warren Hastings, French Revolution: 1688 Versus 1789, Later Life, Legacy, Timeline Summary
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“The tyranny of a multitude is a multiplied tyranny.”
—Edmund Burke (1729–1797)
“I do not know a method of drawing up an indictment against a whole people.”
—Edmund Burke (1729–1797)
“A nation is not conquered which is perpetually to be conquered.”
—Edmund Burke (1729–1797)
“Beauty in distress is much the most affecting beauty.”
—Edmund Burke (1729–1797)
“Superstition is the religion of feeble minds.”
—Edmund Burke (1729–1797)