Edward Baines
1774–1848 (age 74)
Biography
Edward Baines (1774–1848) was a prominent English politician and public figure of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. He played an active role in political affairs during a transformative period in British history, contributing to debates and governance of his era.
His burial at St George's Fields reflects his significance within London's political and social circles. Baines left a lasting legacy through his political service and involvement in the affairs of state during the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent period of British expansion.