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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D2327
Title	Sir Thomas Denman (1779-1854), Lord Chief Justice, Baron Denman of Dovedale
Date	Early 19th century
Description	Portrait engraving
Extent	1 item
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Unidentified
Administrative History	Sir Thomas Denman (1779-1854) had a prominent legal and political career in which he advocated for the abolition of the slave trade. In 1812, he inherited Stoney Middleton Hall, and in 1834 he was created Baron Denman of Dovedale. He was appointed Lord Chief Justice in 1832.
Custodial History	Acquired by Derbyshire Record Office in 1981.
Organisation Sub-Type	Politicians, campaigners, trade unionists
Format	Photographic
Related Material	For title deeds of Denman of Dovedale, see D1085
Term	Slavery
	Oppression
	Forced labour
	Ethnic groups
	Slave emancipation
	Abolition of slavery

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Dovedale

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