Amelia Opie
Amelia Opie (née Alderson; 12 November 1769 – 2 December 1853) was an English author who published numerous novels in the Romantic period up to 1828. A Whig supporter and Bluestocking, Opie was also a leading abolitionist in Norwich, England. Hers was the first of 187,000 names presented to the British Parliament on a petition from women to stop slavery.
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A 1798 portrait of Amelia Opie by her husband, John Opie | |
| Born | Amelia Alderson 12 November 1769 Norwich, England, Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Died | 2 December 1853 (aged 84) Norwich, England, United Kingdom |
| Resting place | Gildencroft Quaker Cemetery, Norwich |
| Occupation(s) | 18th century novelist and poet |
| Spouse | John Opie (1798–1807; his death) |
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