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Louis Hayes Petit
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Louis Hayes Petit, 1822 engraving
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| Born | 9 November 1774 |
| Died | 13 November 1849 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Highgate Cemetery |
Louis Hayes Petit (born November 9, 1774 – died November 13, 1849) was an English lawyer and politician. He worked as a barrister, which is a type of lawyer, and also served as a Member of Parliament in the British government.
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About Louis Hayes Petit
Early Life and Education
Louis Hayes Petit was born on November 9, 1774. His father, John Lewis Petit, was a doctor who passed away in 1780. Louis went to Newcombe's School for his early education.
Later, he was prepared for university by a teacher named Samuel Parlby. Louis then attended Queens' College, Cambridge. He earned his first degree (B.A.) in 1796 and a master's degree (M.A.) in 1799.
A Career in Law and Politics
In 1801, Louis Hayes Petit became a barrister. This means he was qualified to argue cases in higher courts. He joined Lincoln's Inn, which is one of the professional associations for barristers in London. He worked as a barrister until 1821.
In 1827, Louis was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Ripon. He got this position thanks to a family friend, Lancelot Shadwell, who helped manage the local elections. Louis supported changes to how Parliament worked, known as parliamentary reform. He was re-elected in 1831. However, he did not run for election in 1832 because he no longer had the support of Elizabeth Lawrence, who was an important person in the constituency.
A Man of Many Interests
Louis Hayes Petit was interested in many different subjects. He became a member of several important groups, called "fellows" of these societies:
- The Society of Antiquaries of London (in 1803), which studies history and old things.
- The Royal Society (in 1807), which is a famous group for scientists.
- The Linnaean Society, which focuses on the study of plants and animals.
- The Geological Society, which studies the Earth's rocks and structure.
- The Royal Astronomical Society, which is dedicated to studying space and stars.
Louis Hayes Petit passed away on November 13, 1849. He was buried in Highgate Cemetery in London. His heir, or the person who inherited his property, was John Louis Petit.
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Grave of Louis Hayes Petit in Highgate Cemetery
