About Richard Martin

Colonel Richard Martin, was an Irish politician and campaigner against cruelty to animals. He was known as Humanity Dick, a nickname bestowed on him by King George IV. He succeeded in getting the pioneering Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act 1822, nicknamed 'Martin's Act', passed into British law.

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Richard Martin

Irish politician and activist (1754-1834)

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