Helen Brotherton (vegetarian)

Helen Brotherton
Born(1812-04-15)15 April 1812
Salford, Lancashire, England
Died16 May 1898(1898-05-16) (aged 86)
Salford, Lancashire, England
Resting placeWeaste Cemetery, Salford
Other namesEllen Brotherton
Occupation(s)Activist, philanthropist
Known forVegetarianism activism
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Helen Brotherton (15 April 1812 – 16 May 1898), sometimes known as Ellen Brotherton, was an English vegetarianism activist and philanthropist. She was known for her dedication to charity and her contributions to the vegetarian movement. Brotherton was a member of the Vegetarian Society from its founding and served as vice president. She was the daughter of Joseph Brotherton, Salford's first Member of Parliament, and Martha Brotherton (née Harvey), the author of the first vegetarian cookbook, Vegetable Cookery.