Elizabeth Fry
Prison reformer and philanthropist
Born
May 21st, 1780
244 years ago
Died
October 12th, 1845
179 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
England
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Reformed female prison conditions in England
Founded the Association for the Improvement of the Female Prisoners
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