George Thorndike Angell
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George Thorndike Angell

American lawyer, animal welfare and food safety advocate (1823–1909)

George Thorndike Angell (June 5, 1823 – March 16, 1909) was an American lawyer, philanthropist, and activist. He advocated for animal welfare, founding and serving as president of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.2

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Born Jun 5, 1823, died Mar 16, 1909.1

About

He also championed public health reform and opposed food adulteration.

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Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedDartmouth College3
  • Date not recordedHarvard Law School3

Career

Occupation: lawyer, criminologist.8

Personal life

  • BornJun 5, 1823, Southbridge9
  • DiedMar 16, 1909, Boston10
  • CitizenshipUnited States11