Albert Broadbent (vegetarian)
Albert Broadbent | |
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Broadbent, c. 1902 | |
| Born | 17 February 1867 Hollingworth, England |
| Died | 21 January 1912 (aged 44) Longsight, Manchester, England |
| Resting place | Southern Cemetery, Manchester |
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| Years active | 1895–1912 |
| Spouse |
Christina Harrison (m. 1892) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | William Harrison (father-in-law) |
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Albert Broadbent FSS FRHS (17 February 1867 – 21 January 1912) was an English activist, writer, editor, publisher, lecturer, and restaurateur. Broadbent was a prominent advocate of vegetarianism. He served as Secretary of the Vegetarian Society and edited The Vegetarian Messenger and Health Review, playing a significant role in promoting vegetarianism on an international level. His work included extensive lecturing, producing publications advocating for a vegetarian diet, and the establishment of vegetarian restaurants aimed at improving women's social standing and providing affordable meals to poor people.
Broadbent died in 1912 after experiencing significant financial losses due to the failure of his restaurants. The financial strain contributed to a nervous breakdown, which preceded his death.