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'''Edmund Burke''' lived from January 12, 1729 to July 9, 1797. He was an [[Ireland|Irish]] statesman, orator, and political thinker.
'''Edmund Burke''' lived from January 12, 1729 to July 9, 1797. He was an [[Ireland|Irish]] statesman, orator, political thinker, and author.
Burke served in the British [[Parliament]], where he defended the rights of the [[United States of America|American]] colonies and opposed the [[slave]] trade.
Burke served in the British [[Parliament]], where he defended the rights of the [[United States of America|American]] colonies and opposed the [[slave]] trade, making him a hero to many in America. He is also considered to the world's first political [[conservative]], and many conservatives today praise him for that reason. His works include:
* "Inquiries into the Sublime and Beautiful" (defending the American colonies and examining how people interpret what they see)
* "Reflections on the Revolution in France" (warning that the [[French Revolution]] was evil because a few would gain control and abuse their power)
Burke's "A Letter to a Member of the National Assembly," (1791) included the following:
Burke's "A Letter to a Member of the National Assembly," (1791) included the following:
Edmund Burke's most famous quote is this: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
Edmund Burke's most famous quote is this: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
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