William Dodd (writer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

William Dodd (writer)

English writer and social activist

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1804

Place of Birth: Kendal, England, United Kingdom

Profession: writer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About William Dodd (writer)

  • William Dodd (born 18 June 1804) was an Englishman who came to notice when he described his work and growing disability as a child worker during the Industrial Revolution.
  • He was employed by the reformer Earl of Shaftesbury after writing about child workers in the textile industry, but Shaftesbury later sacked him after accusations were made that Dodd was lying and was a disgruntled employee.
  • He wrote one more book on a related subject that was written and published in America.

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