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Peter Foxcroft

1819-01-01 – 1896-04-03

Portrait of Peter Foxcroft
Portrait of Peter FoxcroftCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Peter Foxcroft (1819 – 3 April 1896) was an English vegetarianism activist, cotton mill manager, inventor, and Bible Christian Church preacher. He was an early member of the Vegetarian Society, serving as its secretary, local secretary in Salford, vice-president, and chair of its executive. Foxcroft managed a cotton mill owned by Charles and John Tysoe and filed patents for improvements in cotton machinery.

Occupation & Career

vegetarianism advocate, manager, inventor, preacher

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q127602013 — wikidata View source

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