Samuel Fox (1781–1868)
Samuel Fox | |
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sketch of Fox by his housekeeper (Louisa Maria Woods) | |
| Born | 24 November 1781 |
| Died | 6 August 1868 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | the first Adult School and founding the Nottingham Building Society |
| Spouse | Sarah (2) |
| Children | no |
Samuel Fox (1781–1868) was a philanthropist and abolitionist Quaker from Nottingham. Fox was known for his good works in Nottingham. Fox supplied burials for cholera victims, food for the starving and helped start the first free school in Britain for poor adults. He founded and served as the first chairman of the Nottingham Building Society.