Name

Edward Moore Gawne

Biography

Speaker of the old self-elected House of Keys. Resigned in protest at the notion of popular elections and withdrew from public life entirely. His outrage at being made accountable to the people was, in its way, the most eloquent argument for the reform he was protesting.

Active Period

fl. 1860s

Also Known As

Edward Moore Gawne of Kentraugh

Place

Kentraugh

Isle of Man

Period

Crown Administration

Role / Office

Speaker of the Keys

Book Chapter

Chapter 18