Andrew Schlafly

Lawyer and founder of Conservapedia

Andrew Schlafly - Lawyer and founder of Conservapedia
Born

April 27th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Born in 1961, an American lawyer and activist established Conservapedia, an online encyclopedia that promotes conservative viewpoints. The website was launched in 2006 as an alternative to Wikipedia, emphasizing interpretations of topics from a conservative perspective. Contributions included revisions of entries relating to politics, science, and history, framed to align with conservative beliefs. In addition to legal practice, engagement in various political and social issues occurred over the years. Through Conservapedia, various debates regarding education, history, and scientific discourse in America were highlighted.

Founded Conservapedia in 2006

Promoted conservative views in online discourse

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