George Fox
1624–1691 · English · English Civil War
Known for: Founded the Quakers by refusing to remove his hat for anyone — including judges, which got him jailed repeatedly
Fox founded the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), rejecting formal clergy, sacraments, and hierarchy in favor of the 'Inner Light' — the direct experience of God available to every person. He was jailed 8 times.
Quaker principles — pacifism, equality, simplicity — influenced abolition, women's rights, and prison reform.
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