Robert Raikes
Philanthropist; founder of Sunday schools
Born
September 14th, 1736
289 years ago
Died
1811
214 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
England
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Established Sunday schools to provide education and religious instruction to poor children in England. Focused on addressing the needs of the underprivileged during the late 18th century. Advocated for social reform and improvement in children's education. Inspired a movement that spread across the United Kingdom and influenced educational efforts in other regions.
Founded the first Sunday school in 1780
Promoted education for impoverished children
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