English Abolitionist, Philanthropist, Scientist, and Social Reformer. He was born into a wealthy Quaker silk manufacturing family who pursued a scientific career rather than taking over his father's silk business. He was a member of several different professional societies, including the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade. He was also a founding member and a Director of the African Institution, the successor body to the Sierra Leone Company, sponsored by philanthropists to establish a colony in West Africa for slaves freed on a voluntary basis, through the abolitionists' efforts, in America. He also was a promoter of pacificm, penal reform, nutrition, and improved education. In 1824 he founded the Newington Academy for Girls, also known as the Newington College for Girls and in 1841 he co-founded The Pharmaceutical Society, which later became The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, and served as its first president. He remained active in the abolitionist cause until his death at the age of 73.
English Abolitionist, Philanthropist, Scientist, and Social Reformer. He was born into a wealthy Quaker silk manufacturing family who pursued a scientific career rather than taking over his father's silk business. He was a member of several different professional societies, including the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade. He was also a founding member and a Director of the African Institution, the successor body to the Sierra Leone Company, sponsored by philanthropists to establish a colony in West Africa for slaves freed on a voluntary basis, through the abolitionists' efforts, in America. He also was a promoter of pacificm, penal reform, nutrition, and improved education. In 1824 he founded the Newington Academy for Girls, also known as the Newington College for Girls and in 1841 he co-founded The Pharmaceutical Society, which later became The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, and served as its first president. He remained active in the abolitionist cause until his death at the age of 73.
Bio by: William Bjornstad
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