William Allen (August 29, 1770 – September 30, 1843) was a prominent Quaker scientist, educationalist and philanthropist in nineteenth century England. He was a founding member of the Askesian Society, a Fellow of the Royal Society, and ran an early pharmaceutical company, at Plough Court off Lombard Street in the City of London, building on its Quaker origins under Silvanus Bevan. This company eventually grew into Allen and Hanbury's which was a market leader until, in the 1980s, the business was acquired by Glaxo Wellcome. 2005 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → Deaths in September September 28 : Constance Baker Motley September 25 : M. Scott Peck September 25 : Don Adams September 20 : Simon Wiesenthal September 14 : Robert Wise September 10 : Hermann Bondi September 8 : Donald Horne September 7 : Moussa Arafat... August 29 is the 241st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (242nd in leap years), with 124 days remaining. ... 1770 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 92 days remaining. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... Albert Einstein is almost without question, currently the most widely recognized scientist among the general public. ... A philanthropist is someone who devotes his time, money, or effort towards helping others. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st... The Askesian Society was a social club for scientific thinkers, established in 1796 in London and lasting for about twenty years. ... The premises of the Royal Society in London (first four properties only). ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ... GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE: GSK NYSE: GSK) is a British based pharmaceutical, biologicals, and healthcare company. ...

William Allen was the eldest son of Job and Margaret (Stafford) Allen. His father was a silk manufacturer and devout Quaker. Silk weaver Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. ... Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials into finished goods for sale, or intermediate processes involving the production or finishing of semi-manufactures. ... Look up devout in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ...

In 1792, he was working as a clerk, but went to lectures at Guy's Hospital and St. Thomas's Hospital. He also attended the meetings of various scientific societies. In 1794, he became a member of the Chemical Society of Guy's Hospital. In 1795, he became a partner in the chemical (pharmaceutical) company that he had been working in. It was then named Mildred and Allen. 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... A clerk can be someone who works in an office and whose duties include record-keeping or correspondence. ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1795 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1796, Allen joined the Physical Society at Guy's Hospital. That same year he and some like-minded scientists formed the Askesian Society to encourage scientific research and experimentation. Later that year Allen married Mary Hamilton. Ten months later she died, two days after their daughter, also named Mary, was born. 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... The Askesian Society was a social club for scientific thinkers, established in 1796 in London and lasting for about twenty years. ...

In 1797 the chemical company became Allen and Howard. Allen's friend and partner Luke Howard opened a second laboratory for the development of new chemicals, in Plaistow. During a famine that year Allen started the Soup Society to provide food for starving people. 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Luke Howard Luke Howard (November 28, 1772 – March 21, 1864) was a British meteorologist with broad interests in science. ... Biochemistry laboratory at the University of Cologne. ... A famine is a phenomenon in which a large percentage of the population of a region or country are so undernourished that death by starvation becomes increasingly common. ...

When William Allen's father Job died in 1800, the latter's assistant took over the silk business, as William had already decided to keep working in the field of chemistry. 1800 (MDCCC) was an common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Silk weaver Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be woven into textiles. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Multicolored chemicals are frequent hallmarks of chemistry. ...

In 1804 he became a close friend of Humphrey Davy. 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Humphry Davy Sir Humphry Davy (December 17, 1778 - May 29, 1829), often incorrectly spelled Humphrey, was an Cornish chemist. ...

Allen was elected to membership Committee of the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade in 1805. 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Allen and Howard became separate firms in 1806. Later that year Allen married Charlotte Hanbury. 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1807 Allen became a member of the Royal Society of London. 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The premises of the Royal Society in London (first four properties only). ...

In 1810 he became treasurer of the Royal Lancastrian Society, whose aim was to open progressive schools in England and abroad. It was renamed the British and Foreign School Society in 1814, and Allen was again its treasurer. In 1810 he also helped found the Peace Society. 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... In many governments, a treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury. ... 1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Peace Society, a society founded in 1816 for the promotion of permanent and universal peace; advocates a gradual, proportionate, and simultaneous disarmament of all nations and the principle of arbitration. ...

In 1811 he began publishing, with the support of James Mill, a journal called the Philanthropist. It pusblished articles by Mill and by Jeremy Bentham. James Mill James Mill (April 6, 1773 - June 23, 1836), historian and philosopher, was born at Northwater Bridge, in the parish of Logie-Pert, Forfarshire, the son of James Mill, a shoemaker. ... Jeremy Bentham (IPA: ) (February 15, 1748 – June 6, 1832) was an English gentleman, jurist, philosopher, and legal and social reformer. ...

William and Charlotte Allen visited the continent in 1816. Charlotte died during their travels. 1816 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

From 1818-1820 Allen toured Europe with the Quaker evangelist Stephen Grellet. 1818 (MDCCCXVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... World map showing Europe Europe is conventionally considered one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiogeographic one. ... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... Evangelism is the proclaiming of the Christian Gospel. ... Stephen Grellet (November 2, 1773 – November 16, 1855) was a prominent Quaker missionary. ...

In 1823 Allen's daughter Mary and her husband Cornelius Hanbury had a son, but Mary died nine days later. The social activist Elizabeth Fry nursed the baby after that. 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Elizabeth Fry Elizabeth Fry (May 21, 1780 – October 12, 1845) was an English prison reformer, social reformer and philanthropist. ...

From 1824 to 1838 Allen ran a Quaker school for girls at Fleetwood House and in its park-like grounds at Stoke Newington, now part of Abney Park Cemetery 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... | Jöns Jakob Berzelius, discoverer of protein 1838 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Abney Park Cemetery—every turn of the path reveals a new and unique landscape (September 2005). ...

Allen married for the third time in 1827 to a wealthy widow named Grizell Birbeck. The marriage was the subject of public comment. A satirical cartoon was published by Cruickshank depicting Allen and his future wife in 'Newington Nunnery', the Quaker girl's school where Allen taught subjects atypical for their day, such as physics, chemistry and astronomy. Naval Battle of Navarino by Carneray 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Allen's wife Grizell died in 1835. | Come and take it, slogan of the Texas Revolution 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

During five months in 1840 Elizabeth Fry, Samuel Gurney and William Allen toured the Europe. 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

William Allen died on September 30, 1843. September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 92 days remaining. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

Sources

Nicolle, Margaret, William Allen: Quaker Friend of Lindfield (1770-1843)

External links

• http://www.mdx.ac.uk/www/study/quasho.htm#WilliamAllen