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title: Ned Ludd
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17137/ned-ludd/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-03-01
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# Ned Ludd

_Authored by Unknown Artist_

## Image File

[![Ned Ludd](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17137.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17137.png)

## Image Caption

An 1812 illustration showing the mysterious Ned Ludd, leader of the machine-smashing Luddites in early-19th century [Britain](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Britain/).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Artist, U. (2023, March 01). Ned Ludd. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17137/ned-ludd/>
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "Ned Ludd." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 01, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17137/ned-ludd/>.
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "Ned Ludd." *World History Encyclopedia*, 01 Mar 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17137/ned-ludd/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Luddite.jpg) by [**Unknown Artist**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Luddite.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 01 March 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.