John Cadbury
John Cadbury | |
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| Born | 12 August 1801 Birmingham, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 11 May 1889 (aged 87) Birmingham, Warwickshire, England |
| Resting place | Witton Cemetery, Birmingham |
| Education | Joseph Crosfield's Quaker School |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Years active | 1818–1861 |
| Known for | Founding Cadbury |
| Spouses | Priscilla Ann Dymond
(m. 1826; died 1828)Candia Barrow
(m. 1831; died 1855) |
| Children | 7, including George and Richard |
| Father | Richard Tapper Cadbury |
| Family | Cadbury family |
John Cadbury (12 August 1801 – 11 May 1889) was an English Quaker and businessperson, who founded the Cadbury chocolate company in Birmingham, England. He was also involved in activism and philanthropy, championing workers' rights, environmental and industrial reform, temperance, animal welfare, education, and healthcare, while actively opposing cruelty, exploitation, and indulgent practices.