Derby Reform Riots of 1831
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The Derby Reform Riots of 1831 were a series of violent disturbances in Derby, England, sparked by popular anger over the rejection of the Reform Bill and demands for parliamentary reform.
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| Derby Reform Riots of 1831 canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Derby Reform Riots of 1831 Context triple: [Nottingham Reform Riots of 1831, chronologicallyRelatedTo, Derby Reform Riots of 1831]
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Nottingham Reform Riots of 1831
The Nottingham Reform Riots of 1831 were a wave of violent unrest in Nottingham, England, sparked by popular anger over the rejection of the Reform Bill and culminating in the burning of Nottingham Castle.
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B.
Bristol Reform Riots of 1831
The Bristol Reform Riots of 1831 were a major outbreak of civil unrest in Bristol, England, sparked by opposition to the rejection of the Reform Bill and marked by extensive violence, arson, and clashes with authorities.
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Spa Fields riots
The Spa Fields riots were a series of radical political demonstrations and disturbances in London in 1816, reflecting post-Napoleonic War economic hardship and popular agitation for parliamentary reform.
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Porteous Riots
The Porteous Riots were an infamous 1736 outbreak of mob violence in Edinburgh, Scotland, sparked by public anger over the actions of Captain John Porteous and culminating in his lynching.
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E.
Gordon Riots
The Gordon Riots were a major wave of anti-Catholic protests and violent unrest that swept London in 1780, exposing deep social and political tensions in late 18th-century Britain.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Derby Reform Riots of 1831 Target entity description: The Derby Reform Riots of 1831 were a series of violent disturbances in Derby, England, sparked by popular anger over the rejection of the Reform Bill and demands for parliamentary reform.
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A.
Nottingham Reform Riots of 1831
The Nottingham Reform Riots of 1831 were a wave of violent unrest in Nottingham, England, sparked by popular anger over the rejection of the Reform Bill and culminating in the burning of Nottingham Castle.
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B.
Bristol Reform Riots of 1831
The Bristol Reform Riots of 1831 were a major outbreak of civil unrest in Bristol, England, sparked by opposition to the rejection of the Reform Bill and marked by extensive violence, arson, and clashes with authorities.
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C.
Spa Fields riots
The Spa Fields riots were a series of radical political demonstrations and disturbances in London in 1816, reflecting post-Napoleonic War economic hardship and popular agitation for parliamentary reform.
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D.
Porteous Riots
The Porteous Riots were an infamous 1736 outbreak of mob violence in Edinburgh, Scotland, sparked by public anger over the actions of Captain John Porteous and culminating in his lynching.
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E.
Gordon Riots
The Gordon Riots were a major wave of anti-Catholic protests and violent unrest that swept London in 1780, exposing deep social and political tensions in late 18th-century Britain.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
civil disturbance
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historical event ⓘ riot ⓘ |
| chronology | occurred after the defeat of the Second Reading of the Reform Bill in the House of Lords ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| describedBySource |
contemporary newspaper reports
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local Derby histories ⓘ studies of the 1832 Reform Act ⓘ |
| endTime | 1831-10-09 ⓘ |
| hasCause |
demands for redistribution of parliamentary seats
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demands for wider male suffrage ⓘ popular anger over lack of parliamentary reform ⓘ rejection of the First Reform Bill by the House of Lords ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
arrest of dozens of rioters
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attack on Derby Gaol ⓘ contributed to political momentum for the Reform Act 1832 ⓘ damage to property in Derby ⓘ deployment of troops to Derby ⓘ execution of several convicted rioters ⓘ heightened national pressure for parliamentary reform ⓘ imposition of martial law–like measures in Derby ⓘ increased tension between reformers and authorities in Derby ⓘ injuries to participants and bystanders ⓘ looting of shops and houses ⓘ public debate on use of military force in civil unrest ⓘ release of prisoners from Derby Gaol ⓘ strengthening of local reform organizations ⓘ transportation sentences for some rioters ⓘ trials of alleged rioters at Derby Assizes ⓘ |
| location |
Derby
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Derbyshire ⓘ England ⓘ |
| mainSubject | Reform Act 1832 ⓘ |
| opposedTo | House of Lords ⓘ |
| participant |
local magistrates
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militia ⓘ prisoners released from Derby Gaol ⓘ working-class residents of Derby ⓘ yeomanry ⓘ |
| partOf |
British Reform Crisis of 1830–1832
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linked to:
Great Reform crisis
Reform Bill riots of 1831 ⓘ
linked to:
Reform Bill riots
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| significantPlace |
Derby Gaol
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Derby marketplace ⓘ
linked to:
Westfield Derby
Derby town centre ⓘ
linked to:
Derby
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| startTime | 1831-10-07 ⓘ |
| temporalContext |
occurred during the Industrial Revolution in Britain
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took place during the reign of William IV ⓘ |
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