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John Wilkes

North Carolina · connected1725–1797

English radical, journalist, and politician (1725–1797)

Namesake of Wilkesboro
Namesake of North Wilkesboro

journalist, politician, bretteur

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When told by a constituent that he would rather vote for the devil, Wilkes responded: "Naturally." He then added: "And if your friend decides against standing, can I count on your vote?"

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Open Library A letter to His Grace the Duke of Grafton, on the present situation of public affairs · 1768 View library record ↗ Open Library An essay on woman · 1788 View library record ↗ Open Library Observations on the Papers relative to the rupture with Spain · 1762 View library record ↗

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An essay on woman 1788 Find a copy A letter to His Grace the Duke of Grafton, on the present situation of public affairs 1768 Find a copy Observations on the Papers relative to the rupture with Spain 1762 Find a copy