Thomas Braidwood
(1715-1806)

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Died aged c. 91

Thomas Braidwood (1715–1806) was a Scottish educator, significant in the history of deaf education. He was the founder of Britain's first school for the deaf.

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London, United Kingdom

Braidwood Academy For The Deaf And Dumb The first school in England for The education of deaf & dumb. Run by Thomas Braidwood. Stood on this site, 1783-1799.

Rowe House, 20 Chatham Place, Hackney, London, United Kingdom where they ran the first school in England for the education of deaf & dumb