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George Bradburn
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For the English footballer, see George Bradburn (footballer).
George Bradburn (March 4, 1806 – July 26, 1880) was an American politician and Unitarian minister in Massachusetts known for his support for abolitionism and women's rights. He attended the 1840 conference on Anti-Slavery in London where he made a stand against the exclusion of female delegates. In 1843 he was with Frederick Douglass[5] on a lecture tour in Indiana when they were attacked.[6] Lydia Maria Child wrote with regard to his work on anti-slavery that he had " a high place among the tried and true."[7]
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Rev. George Bradburn | |
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![]() Bradburn at the 1840 Anti Slavery convention, holding his hand to his ear.[1] | |
Born | March 4, 1806[2] Attleboro, Massachusetts, United States[2] |
Died | July 26, 1880 (aged 74) |
Education | Harvard Divinity School |
Occupation | Unitarian Minister |
Known for | Slavery abolitionist,[3] Politician and lecturer |
Spouse(s) | 1.Lydia Barnard 2.Frances Parker[4] |
Children | one died young |
Parent(s) | James and Sarah Leach (born Hovey) Bradburn |
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