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Thomas John Barnardo
Philanthropist, founder and director of homes for poor children
Thomas John Barnardo | |
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Born | (1845-07-04)4 July 1845 Dublin, Ireland |
Died | 19 September 1905(1905-09-19) (aged 60) London, England |
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation | Philanthropist |
Known for | Founder and Director of Barnardo's |
Spouse | Sara Louise Elmslie |
Children | 7, including Syrie Maugham |
Thomas John Barnardo (4 July 1845 – 19 September 1905) was an Irish, Christian[1]philanthropist and founder and director of homes for poor and deprived children.
Dr barnardo children
From the foundation of the first Barnardo's home in 1867 to the date of Barnardo's death, nearly 60,000 children had been taken in.
Although Barnardo never finished his studies at the London Hospital, he used the title of 'doctor' and later secured a licentiate.
Early life
Barnardo was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1845.
He was the fourth of five children (one died in childbirth