Encyclopedias: Spartacus Educational: Reform of Parliament: William Cuffay

Description: Chosen to become president of the London Chartists in 1842. As a militant leader in London, was described by The Times as "the black man and his party". In 1848 a government spy provided information on the group. Based on that evidence he was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to be transported to Tasmania for 21 years. (1788-1870)