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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“Although the masters make the rules
For the wise men and the fools
I got nothing, Ma, to live up to.”
—Bob Dylan [Robert Allen Zimmerman] (b. 1941)