Quakers and prominent men in religious orders: George Fox, founder of the Quakers, 17th century (1624-1691). ) founded the religious movement known as the Society of Friends or Quakers. He travelled extensively in the North American colonies in 1671-1673.

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1662 Quaker Act thousands of people were imprisoned and many persecuted for their religious faith

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