the Cruelty to Animals Act 1835 – which was passed. This was a momentous step forward as it illegalised the use of public and private spheres for running, baiting or fighting bulls, bears, badgers, dogs and other animals, whether wild or domestic. Notes References External links 1789 births 1870 deaths People from Broadstairs Deputy Lieutenants of Middlesex Alumni of St John's College, Cambridge Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for English constituencies UK MPs 1818–1820 UK MPs 1831–1832 UK MPs 1835–1837 UK MPs 1837–1841 UK MPs 1841–1847 UK MPs 1847–1852 UK MPs 1852–1857 UK MPs 1857–1859 UK MPs 1859–1865 Fellows of the Royal Society William Alexander Whig (British political party) MPs for English constituencies