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11th May 1812: Spencer Perceval, the only British prime minister to be assassinated, shot in the lobby of the House of Commons

11th May 1812: Spencer Perceval, the only British prime minister to be assassinated, shot in the lobby of the House of Commons

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11th May 1812: Spencer Perceval, the only British prime minister to be assassinated, shot in the lobby of the House of Commons

FromHistoryPod

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
May 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

John Bellingham fired a single shot from a pistol, fatally wounding prime minister Spencer Perceval in the chest. Perceval collapsed immediately, and despite efforts to save him, he died shortly ...
Released:
May 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The 'on this day in history' podcast, with a new episode every single day. Featuring historical events that range from the Roman Empire to the World Wide Web, HistoryPod proves that there is always something to be remembered 'on this day'. Written and presented by Scott Allsop, creator of the award-winning www.mrallsophistory.com