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  1. Elizabeth Fry (née Gurney; 21 May 1780 – 12 October 1845), sometimes referred to as Betsy Fry, [1] [2] [3] was an English prison reformer, social reformer, philanthropist and Quaker. Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to improve the treatment of prisoners, especially female inmates, and as such has been called the "Angel of ...

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    • 12 October 1845 (aged 65), Ramsgate, England
  2. Mar 5, 2024 · Elizabeth Fry (born May 21, 1780, Norwich, Norfolk, Eng.—died Oct. 12, 1845, Ramsgate, Kent) was a British Quaker philanthropist and one of the chief promoters of prison reform in Europe. She also helped to improve the British hospital system and the treatment of the insane.

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  3. Jan 26, 2024 · Elizabeth Fry emerged as a beacon of hope during an era marked by societal challenges. Her devoted work in reforming prisons earned her the nickname the “Angel of Prisons,” as well as a lasting...

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    Nov 23, 2022 · The “Angel of Prisons”. A Quaker minister, social reformer and mother of 11 children, Elizabeth Fry is perhaps best known for her work on behalf of the women and children in Newgate Prison in London.

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  6. Explore the story of Elizabeth Fry and her attempts to make Newgate Prison a better place. Find out more with Bitesize KS1 History.

  7. Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) was a pioneering campaigner for better conditions in prisons during the Victorian Period. She was a middle-class Quaker who sought to highlight the squalid and unsanitary conditions in British prisons and provide practical solutions to help improve conditions and reform prisoners.

  8. www.thoughtco.com › elizabeth-fry-biography-3530236Elizabeth Fry - ThoughtCo

    May 5, 2017 · Elizabeth Fry. From Little Journeys To The Homes Of Famous Women, 1916. By. Jone Johnson Lewis. Updated on May 05, 2017. Known for: prison reform, reform of mental asylums, reform of convict ships to Australia. Dates: May 21, 1780 - October 12, 1845. Occupation: reformer. Also Known as: Elizabeth Gurney Fry. About Elizabeth Fry.

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