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Elizabeth Fry, English prison reformer, Quaker and philanthropist (born 1780)

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Elizabeth Fry

English social reformer (1780–1845)

Elizabeth Fry, sometimes referred to as Betsy Fry, was an English prison reformer, social reformer, philanthropist and Quaker. Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to improve the treatment of prisoners, especially female inmates, and as such has been called the…
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October 12

Day of the year

October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 80 days remain until the end of the year.
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