William Allen (Quaker)
William Allen FRS FLS FGS (29 August 1770 – 30 September 1843) was an English scientist and philanthropist who opposed slavery and engaged in schemes of social and penal improvement in early nineteenth century England.
Read more about William Allen (Quaker): Early Life, Pharmacy, Philanthropic and Educational Work, Abolition of Slavery, Family Life, Death and Memorial, Sources and Further Reading
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“It pays to know who your friends are but it also pays to know you ain’t got any friends.”
—Bob Dylan [Robert Allen Zimmerman] (b. 1941)