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Margaret Fell
Born
Margaret Askew

1614
Kirkby Ireleth, Lancashire
Died23 April 1702(1702-04-23) (aged 87–88)
Occupation(s)theologian, writer
Known forfounder of the Religious Society of Friends
Spouse(s)Thomas Fell (1632 – d. 1658), George Fox (1669 – d. 1691)
ChildrenSarah Fell, et al.

Margaret Fell or Margaret Fox (née Askew, formerly Fell; 1614 – 23 April 1702) was a founder of the Religious Society of Friends. Known popularly as the "mother of Quakerism," she is considered one of the Valiant Sixty early Quaker preachers and missionaries. Her daughters Isabel (Fell) Yeamans and Sarah Fell were also leading Quakers.

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