Robert Forster | |
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| Born | 1791 |
| Died | 11 October 1873 (aged 81–82) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Abolitionist who visited France, Holland and Russia to gain support |
Robert Forster (1791 – 11 October 1873) was a British Quaker. He was a surveyor, an estate manager and an abolitionist. He took a lifelong interest in education. He was cared for by his younger sister Anne Forster who died three days after him. He had notable brothers as well as sisters Mary Forster and Sarah Forster who were leading Quakers.