Mainly remembered as a prison reformer but also helped thr poor. She also set up a training program for nurses and it was these nurses that went with Florence Nightingale to the Crimea in 1854.
So an all round good egg really.
Related to the Barclay family, the ones that founded the bank.
The 19th century.
The year 1809 is in the 19th century.
She was a philanthropist
In the 18th century, mechanics were pretty much anyone who worked with tools to make or repair things. An example of an 18th century mechanic is Benjamin Franklin. In the 19th century, the definition was mostly the same as in the 18th century however, automobiles were beginning to be produced in the 19th century which would have been the beginnings of the profession of a mechanic.
There was an increase in the demand for slaves in the early 19th century because of the increased population and farming industry.
Elizabeth Fry
Stephen Fry and Elizabeth Fry are not directly related, but they share a distant familial connection. Elizabeth Fry was a prominent 19th-century social reformer known for her work in prison reform, while Stephen Fry is a contemporary actor, writer, and comedian. Fry has mentioned being a distant descendant of Elizabeth Fry in interviews, highlighting a connection through their family trees. However, they belong to different eras and have different legacies.
The mid 19th century.
Yes, Elizabeth Fry significantly influenced prison reform in the early 19th century. She advocated for the humane treatment of prisoners, particularly women and children, highlighting the need for education, vocational training, and proper living conditions. Her work led to the establishment of separate facilities for female inmates and the introduction of more rehabilitative approaches in the penal system. Fry's efforts contributed to broader movements for prison reform in England and beyond.
Elizabeth Fry was born on May 21, 1780.
Elizabeth Fry was a pioneering social reformer who focused on improving conditions in prisons, particularly for women and children. She advocated for humane treatment, better living conditions, and educational opportunities within the prison system. Fry introduced the idea of female wardens to supervise women prisoners and emphasized the importance of rehabilitation over punishment. Her efforts helped raise public awareness about prison conditions and influenced legislative reforms in the 19th century.
Elizabeth Fry died on October 12, 1845 at the age of 65.
Lucy Fry's birth name is Lucy Elizabeth Fry.
1873 was the 19th century (1800-1899).
Joseph Fry, a banker. He was also a Quaker.
Mary Edwards Walker Hey, you left out Elizabeth Blackwell, Sheesh...
The best female doctor of the 19th century was Elizabeth Blackwell. Elizabeth was the first woman MD in the US. The best female doctor of the 20th century was Nancy Andrews. Nancy was the first female dean of major medical school in the US.