Robert Raikes | |
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Born | Gloucester, England | 14 September 1735
Died | 5 April 1811 Gloucester, England | (aged 74)
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Philanthropist |
Known for | founding the Sunday school movement |
Spouse | Anne Trigge |
Children | three sons & seven daughters |
Robert Raikes ("the Younger") (14 September 1735 – 5 April 1811) was an English philanthropist and Anglican layman. He was educated at The Crypt School in Gloucester. He was noted for his promotion of Sunday schools.