Robert Owen (may 14, 1771 – nov 17, 1858)
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A Welsh industrialist and social reformer who is considered a pioneer of utopian socialism and the co-operative movement. He became wealthy through his textile mill in New Lanark, Scotland, where he implemented progressive social and industrial welfare programs, including shorter working hours and worker education. Owen's experiments at New Lanark attracted attention and influenced later socialist thinkers.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 14, 1771
nov 17, 1858
~ 87 years