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Sir Richard Hill, 2nd Bt

(1732-1808), Writer of religious pamphlets and Conservative politician; MP for Shropshire

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Richard Hill was the elder brother of the evangelical preacher Rowland Hill. In 1758, he experienced an evangelical conversion after which he joined a Methodist society that met regularly in Oxford. He vigorously participated in the often bitter debates that broke out in the Methodist movement. Hill entered Parliament as an MP in 1780 where he remained for twenty-six years. He adopted an independent stance on most issues but became a staunch supporter of William Pitt after he came to power in 1783. Hill succeeded to the baronetcy on his father's death in 1783, inheriting his Shropshire estates and a large income. He never married, and was succeeded by his younger brother John Hill.

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'Westminster school. or - Dr Busby settling accounts with Master-Billy and his playmates', by James Gillray, published by  James Ridgway - NPG D12993

'Westminster school. or - Dr Busby settling accounts with Master-Billy and his playmates'

by James Gillray, published by James Ridgway
hand-coloured etching, published 4 February 1785
NPG D12993

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