- Born
- September 14, 1736
- Died
- April 5, 1811 (aged 74)
- Known as
- philanthropist, publisher, journalist, social reformer
Robert Raikes was an English philanthropist and Anglican layman. He was educated at The Crypt School in Gloucester. He was noted for his promotion of Sunday schools.
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