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John Bellingham black plaque

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John Bellingham black plaque
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This black commemorative plaque records: John Bellingham 1776-1812 Born in St Neots Failed businessman who blamed government for his problems Assassinated Prime Minister Spencer Percival on May 11th 1812 Executed at Newgate Prison within the week
John Bellingham was a failed businessman who assassinated British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval in 1812, making Perceval the only British prime minister to be assassinated; Bellingham believed the government owed him money and justice.

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