Anthony Benezet
Anthony Benezet (January 31, 1713 – May 3, 1784) was a French-born American abolitionist and teacher who was active in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A prominent member of the abolitionist movement in North America, Benezet founded one of the world's first anti-slavery societies, the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage. He also founded the first public school for girls in North America and the Negro School at Philadelphia, which operated into the nineteenth century. Benezet advocated for kind treatment of animals, racial equality and universal love.
Anthony Benezet | |
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"Benezet instructing colored children"' Illustration by John Warner Barber in a book from 1850 | |
| Born | Antoine Bénézet January 31, 1713 Saint-Quentin, Aisne, France |
| Died | May 3, 1784 (aged 71) Philadelphia, U.S. |
| Nationality | French-American |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Known for | Advocacy for abolition |
Pennsylvania Historical Marker | |
| Official name | Anthony Benezet (1713–1784) |
| Type | City |
| Criteria | African American, Education, Religion, Women, Writers |
| Designated | June 04, 2016 |
| County | Philadelphia |
| Location | 325 Chestnut St., Philadelphia 39.94904°N 75.14721°W |
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