Henry Bergh, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American animal welfare activist
Date of Birth: 29-Aug-1811
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 12-Mar-1888
Profession: diplomat
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Henry Bergh
- Henry Bergh (August 29, 1813 – March 12, 1888) founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in April, 1866, three days after the first effective legislation against animal cruelty in the United States was passed into law by the New York State Legislature.
- Bergh also prompted the formation, in 1874, of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC).
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