Catholic Emancipation Act 1829

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Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:addressed discrimination against Catholics
gptkbp:allows Catholics to sit in Parliament
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Daniel_O'_Connell
gptkbp:context 19th century British politics
gptkbp:contributed_to Irish nationalism
gptkbp:date_enacted 1829
gptkbp:depicted_in a landmark legislation
a victory for liberalism
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_Kingdom
address grievances of Catholics
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Representation_of_the_People_Act_1832
gptkbp:historical_significance first major step towards equality for Catholics in Britain
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Catholic Emancipation Act 1829
gptkbp:impact political representation of Catholics
gptkbp:influenced future legislation on religious freedom
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Catholic_Relief_Act_1829
gptkbp:inspired subsequent civil rights movements
gptkbp:is_aimed_at promote equality
achieve civil rights for Catholics
end religious discrimination
ending sectarian discrimination
remove restrictions on Catholics
removing legal barriers
gptkbp:is_criticized_for conservative factions
debate over religious tolerance
gptkbp:is_debated_in gptkb:House_of_Lords
gptkb:House_of_Commons
political leaders of the time
the context of Irish politics
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Tory_Party
some Protestant groups
Anglican Church leaders
gptkbp:is_significant_for Catholic rights in Britain
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Whig_Party
gptkbp:led_to end of penal laws against Catholics
gptkbp:part_of Catholic Emancipation movement
broader social reforms in Britain
gptkbp:passes_through gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
a time of political change
years of campaigning
a period of reform in Britain
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Test_Act_1673
gptkbp:related_to Irish Catholic community
gptkbp:repealed_by disabilities against Catholics
gptkbp:resulted_in increased Catholic participation in politics
Catholics gaining the right to vote
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:King_George_IV
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:public_opinion
the Enlightenment ideals
gptkbp:was_part_of the broader context of religious reform
the history of religious freedom in Britain
the struggle for Catholic rights
gptkbp:was_supported_by public petitions
liberal politicians
Catholic activists
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Daniel_O'_Connell
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5