Who was Spencer Perceval?
Q: Who was Spencer Perceval?
A: Spencer Perceval was a British statesman and Prime Minister. He is the only British Prime Minister to have been assassinated.
Q: What did he do while in office?
A: While in office, Perceval wrote Orders in Council against trade which became unpopular, and he passed William Wilberforce's Bill ending the slave trade.
Q: How did he die?
A: Perceval was assassinated by John Bellingham on 11 May 1812 while on his way to attend an inquiry at the House of Commons.
Q: What was Bellingham's motive for killing him?
A: Bellingham had a grievance with the United Kingdom government over his imprisonment in Russia, which he blamed them for not getting him compensation for from his employer.
Q: What religion was Perceval?
A: Perceval was an Anglican and considered Anglicanism to be essential to the security of the state. He opposed Catholic emancipation.
Q: When were Luddite riots started?
A: The Luddite riots started in winter of 1811 during Perceval's time as Prime Minister. They were also a cause of the War of 1812 with the United States of America.
Q: Where is Spencer Perceval buried?
A; Spencer Perceval is buried at St Luke's Church in Charlton, south-east London
