Joseph Diggle

Joseph Diggle

The Reverend Joseph Robert Diggle JP (May 12, 1849 – June 16, 1917) was a British Anglican clergyman, politician and public servant. He is notable for his campaign to change the law to allow clergymen to take seats in the House of Commons (although he was unable to win a seat himself), and for his chairmanship of the London School Board. His combative approach to political debate was the key to his career, helping him to run the Board for nine years but denying him any higher office.

Read more about Joseph Diggle:  Early Life and Family, Election To The London School Board, Chairman of The School Board, Moderate Split and Departure Form The School Board

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