# Liberalism — Character guide

> Key figures in Liberalism by L. T. Hobhouse.

- [William Ewart Gladstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/liberalism_se/characters/gladstone.md): Liberal statesman and recurring reference point for liberal reform and fiscal policy.
- [Jeremy Bentham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/liberalism_se/characters/bentham.md): Utilitarian philosopher whose ideas underpin liberal theory and legislation.
- [James Mill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/liberalism_se/characters/james_mill.md): Philosopher and historian, key figure in classical liberal thought.
- [Richard Cobden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/liberalism_se/characters/cobden.md): Free trade advocate and liberal reformer associated with fiscal liberty.
- [John Locke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/liberalism_se/characters/locke.md): Foundational philosopher of liberal ideas on government and rights.
- [Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/liberalism_se/characters/sir_henry_campbell_bannerman.md): Liberal Prime Minister referenced in political context.
- [St. Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/liberalism_se/characters/st_peter.md): Biblical figure used as an allegorical reference in liberal discourse.
- [The Englishman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/liberalism_se/characters/the_englishman.md): Generic representative of English liberal character.

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