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Soame Jenyns, English author, poet, and politician (died 1787)

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Soame Jenyns

English writer (1704–1787)

Soame Jenyns was an English writer and Member of Parliament. He was an early advocate of the ethical consideration of animals.
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January 1

Day of the year

January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian Calendar; 364 days remain until the end of the year. This day is also known as New Year's Day since the day marks the beginning of the year.
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