Amelia Opie
English novelist and abolitionist (1769–1853) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amelia Opie (née Alderson; 12 November 1769 – 2 December 1853) was an English author who published numerous novels in the Romantic period up to 1828. A Whig supporter and Bluestocking,[1][2] Opie was also a leading abolitionist in Norwich, England. Hers was the first of 187,000 names presented to the British Parliament on a petition from women to stop slavery.
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Born | Amelia Alderson 12 November 1769 Norwich, England, Kingdom of Great Britain |
Died | 2 December 1853(1853-12-02) (aged 84) Norwich, England, United Kingdom |
Resting place | Gildencroft Quaker Cemetery, Norwich |
Occupation(s) | 18th century novelist and poet |
Spouse | John Opie (1798–1807; his death) |
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