1 déc. 1651 - First Quakers' meeting

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Formally known as the Religious Society of Friends , they are a Christian religious group that emerged in England. They were founded by George Fox, who preached principles emphasizing direct personal experience of God, spiritual equality among believers, and pacifism. They faced persecution for their beliefs, including imprisonment and fines, but their movement grew rapidly both in England and in the American colonies. Quakers played significant roles in various social justice movements, including the abolition of slavery and the promotion of peace.

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