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John Bull

Imaginary figure who is a personification of England, similar to the American Uncle Sam. He is represented in cartoons and caricatures as a prosperous farmer of the 18th century.

The name was popularized by Dr John Arbuthnot's political satire History of John Bull (1712), advocating the Tory policy of peace with France.



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