Elizabeth Fry
1780–1845 — England
Era: Modern
Brilliance: 7/10 | Stewardship: 10/10 | Composite Index: 70
She walked into the prison nobody else would enter.
"Punishment is not for revenge, but to lessen crime and reform the criminal."
Biography
Entered Newgate Prison when the governor warned against it. Found 300 women in two cells. Established schools for prisoners' children. First woman to present evidence to Parliament.
Key Facts
- Entered Newgate when governor warned against it
- First woman to present evidence to Parliament
- Reformed prisons across Europe
- Appeared on British 5 pound note
- Established schools for prisoners' children
The governor said don't go in. She went in.
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