John Davie (activist)
John Davie | |
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Portrait of Davie by John MacLaren Barclay | |
| Born | 13 March 1800 Stirling, Scotland |
| Died | 4 March 1891 (aged 90) Dunfermline, Scotland |
| Resting place | Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Churchyard, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Draper, activist |
| Spouses | Margaret Smith (died)Mary Livingston (m. 1890) |
John Davie (13 March 1800 – 4 March 1891) was a Scottish draper and activist. He was a leading figure in the Scottish temperance and vegetarianism movements. In addition, he advocated for various other causes, including anti-tobacco, anti-vaccination, anti-death penalty, anti-vivisection, Chartism, peace, women's suffrage, and hydrotherapy.