American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer (1794–1851)
The Reverend
Sylvester Graham
Wood engraving of Graham, 1880
Born
July 5, 1794
Suffield, Connecticut, U.S.
Died
September 11, 1851(1851-09-11) (aged 57)
Northampton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation(s)
Presbyterian minister, dietary reformer
Spouse
Sarah Earl
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Sylvester Graham (July 5, 1794 – September 11, 1851) was an American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer known for his emphasis on vegetarianism, the temperance movement, and eating whole-grain bread. His preaching
inspired the graham flour, graham bread, and graham cracker products.[1]: 29 [2] Graham is often referred to as the "Father of Vegetarianism" in the United States of America.[1]: 15 [3]
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extended through his friendship with leading advocates like Alcott and SylvesterGraham. Metcalfe died in 1872, at the age of 74. William Metcalfe was born...
he took on the high parts formerly sung by Graham Nash, who had left the band in December 1968. Sylvester grew up in Allerton, Liverpool and attended...
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