Portrait of Robert Owen. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Robert Owen

Born

Welsh textile manufacturer and social reformer (1771–1858).

Quick Facts

Died
1858-11-17
Occupation
entrepreneur · economist · philanthropist · politician · philosopher · draper · socialist · writer · sociologist · social reformer
Citizenship
Wales · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthplace
Newtown
Affiliation
Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Education

Robert Owen’s education and training.

  • National Art School

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q179374 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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