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John Fielding

English magistrate and social reformer 1721-1780 · Died at 59

Sir John Fielding was an English magistrate and social reformer of the 18th century. He was the younger half-brother of novelist, playwright and chief magistrate Henry Fielding. Despite being blinded in an accident at the age of 19, John set up his own business and, in his spare time, studied law with Henry.

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Lived 1721 to 1780 · aged 59