James Marchant | |
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| Born | December 18, 1867 |
| Died | May 20, 1956 (aged 88) |
| Occupation(s) | Social reformer, author |
| Spouse | Eleanor Jane Gordon |
Rev Sir James Marchant KBE FRSE FLS FRAS LLD (1867–1956) was a British eugenicist, social reformer and author. He was leader of the National Vigilance Association, concerned with social morality, and also the Director of the National Council of Public Morals. He epitomised the view of the priggish Victorian attitude to sex and morality.[1]
- ^ Edwardian Turn of Mind, Samuel Hynes