Mary Anne Rawson
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Mary Anne Rawson (1801–1887) was an abolitionist who also a campaigned with the Tract Society and the British and Foreign Bible Society, for Italian nationalism and against child labour. She was first involved with a Sheffield group, which successfully campaigned for people to boycott sugar from the West Indies, as it was produced by slave labour.[2] She is pictured attending the World Anti-Slavery Convention in London in 1840.[1]
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Mary Anne Rawson | |
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Born | Mary Anne Read 1801 Sheffield, England |
Died | 1887(1887-00-00) (aged 85–86) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Campaigner |
Known for | Abolitionism |
Spouse | William B. Rawson |
Parent(s) | Joseph and Elizabeth Read |
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