12 Facts About Jacob Bright

Jacob Bright was the fourth of eleven children of Jacob Bright and Martha Wood.

Jacob Bright's father was a Quaker and had established a cotton-spinning business at Fieldhouse.

Jacob Bright's elder brother, John Bright, was a radical politician, and his sister, Priscilla Bright McLaren, campaigned for women's rights.

Jacob Bright was responsible for introducing the linotype machine to England.

Jacob Bright was an honorary member of the National Anti-Vivisection Society.

Jacob Bright was one of the earliest supporters of the construction of the Manchester Ship Canal.

Jacob Bright held his seat at the general election in 1868.

Jacob Bright lost his seat at the 1874 general election, but was returned to parliament at the by-election in 1876.

Jacob Bright was defeated in 1885, but successful in the general election in 1886.

Jacob Bright was a peace campaigner and supported women's suffrage.

Jacob Bright remained as MP for South West Manchester until 1895.

In 1855, Jacob Bright married Ursula Mellor Jacob Bright, daughter of a Liverpool merchant and campaigner for women's rights.