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George Fox

George Fox
In 1647 Englishman George Fox began speaking in England against formalized religion, advocating direction by one’s own “inner light.” Although imprisoned repeatedly for his beliefs, Fox went on to found the Society of Friends, or Quakers, according to his ideals.
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Friends, Society of; Fox, George
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