William Harrison (vegetarian)
William Harrison | |
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Portrait from Fifty Years of Food Reform (1898) | |
| Born | Downham, Lancashire, England |
| Baptised | 1 May 1836 |
| Died | 15 July 1914 (aged 78) Manchester, England |
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| Known for | Contributions to knitting industry and vegetarianism activism |
| Spouse | Hannah Bussey |
| Relatives | Albert Broadbent (son-in-law) |
William Harrison (bapt. 1 May 1836 – 15 July 1914) was an English industrialist, activist, and writer. He owned a prominent knitting firm and was known for his contributions to the knitting industry. Harrison was an advocate of vegetarianism and was treasurer to the Manchester Vegetarian Society from 1891 until his death. He was also associated with the Theistic Church in London and Bible Christian Church in Salford.