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Who called Martineau "a born lecturer and politician"?

  • Charles Dickens

  • Margaret Oliphant

  • Virginia Woolf

  • Mary Shelley

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Margaret Oliphant, a Scottish novelist and biographer, described Henry Martineau as a "born lecturer and politician." Martineau was renowned for his captivating public speaking abilities and his active involvement in politics, particularly as a proponent of social and economic reforms. His talent for effective communication and passion for addressing societal issues solidified his reputation as a gifted orator and a influential figure in political discourse.
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