Benjamin Waugh

Benjamin Waugh (20 February 1839  11 March 1908) was a Victorian era social reformer and campaigner who founded and directed the UK charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in the late 19th century. He was also a journalist, public speaker and organiser who helped secure Britain’s first legislation on children’s rights.

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Benjamin Waugh
Waugh c.1900
Born(1839-02-20)20 February 1839
Settle, West Riding of Yorkshire
Died11 March 1908(1908-03-11) (aged 69)
Westcliff, Essex
NationalityEnglish
EducationTheological college, Bradford
OccupationMinister
ReligionCongregationalist
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