William Huskisson
1770–1830 (age 60)
Biography
William Huskisson devoted himself to public service, translating his deep understanding of commerce into a forceful presence in Parliament and as President of the Board of Trade, where he championed the principles of free trade and sensible infrastructure investment.
His tragic death at the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway cast him as a poignant reminder of progress's risks, yet his steady work to open markets and ease trade across Britain remains his enduring legacy at St. James' Cemetery.