William Tuke

Businessperson, Deceased Person

1732 – 1822

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Who was William Tuke?

William Tuke was an English businessman, philanthropist and Quaker. He was instrumental in the development of more humane methods in the custody and care of people with mental disorders, an approach that came to be known as moral treatment.

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Born
Mar 24, 1732
York
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Died
1822

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on July 23, 2013

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