Sylvester Graham
Sylvester Graham | |
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Wood engraving of Graham, 1880 | |
| Born | July 5, 1794 Suffield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 1851 (aged 57) |
| Education | Amherst Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Presbyterian minister, dietary reformer |
| Spouse |
Sarah Manchester Earl
(m. 1824) |
| Children | 3 |
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Sylvester Graham (July 5, 1794 – September 11, 1851) was an American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer. He was 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.: 29 Graham is often referred to as the "Father of Vegetarianism" in the United States of America.: 15 Graham's lectures caused riots on multiple occasions.