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(1771-1854) British social reformer and Neomalthusianism (population control—more on this soon) activist. Originally a maker of leather pants and a tailor, he supported his activism from the proceeds of his shop.

Place rejected religion in 1784. From his Autobiography: "It will have been seen that I was not religious. I could not believe otherwise than …

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