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- Christianity [r]: The largest world religion, which centers around the worship of one God, his son Jesus Christ, and his Holy Spirit. [e]
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Famous Quakers
- George Fox [r]: (1625-1691) Widely regarded as the founder of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers. [e]
- William Penn [r]: Add brief definition or description
- Robert Barclay [r]: (23 December 1648 – 3 October 1690) Scottish-born writer belonging to the Religious Society of Friends and a member of the Clan Barclay. [e]
- John Brown [r]: (1800-59) American abolitionist who led a raid on the U.S. federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry and was hanged for his efforts, becoming a martyr in the antislavery fight as a result. [e]
- Lucretia Mott [r]: Prominent 19th century abolitionist and equal rights campaigner. [e]
- Herbert Hoover [r]: US President from 1929 to 1933. [e]
- Richard Nixon [r]: American politician (1913–1994); President of the United States 1969–1974. Known for ending the Vietnam War and for the Watergate scandal. [e]