Samuel Tuke
(1784-1857)

philanthropist, Quaker, pioneer in the treatment of mental health, and Manager of York Retreat

Died aged c. 73

Samuel Tuke (31 July 1784 – 14 October 1857) was a Quaker philanthropist and mental-health reformer. He was born in York, England.

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York, United Kingdom

Samuel Tuke 1784-1857 Preeminent Quaker and social campaigner. Pioneer in the treatment of mental health and Manager of York Retreat lived here

Tuke House, Lawrence Street, York, United Kingdom where they lived