William Tuke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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English businessman and philanthropist
Date of Birth: 24-Mar-1732
Place of Birth: York, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 01-Jan-1822
Profession: businessperson
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About William Tuke
- William Tuke (24 March 1732 – 6 December 1822) was an English businessman, philanthropist and Quaker, instrumental in developing more humane methods in the custody and care of people with mental disorders using "gentler" methods, an approach that came to be known as moral treatment.
- He was a major figure in founding The Retreat at Lamel Hill in York as a place for treating mental-health needs.
- Tuke and his wife Esther Maud supported stricter adherence to Quaker principles.
- He was an abolitionist, a patron of the Bible Society, and a vocal opponent of the East India Company's inhumane practices.
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