Robert Owen
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Robert Owen (May, 14th 1771-1858) was a Welsh philosopher who was one of the leading supporters of the idea of "Utopian Socialism" lead by Charles Fourier. He founded the ideal community of New Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
He also introduced better working conditions to his cotton mills in Scotland and supported the trade union movement in Britain.[1]
References
- ↑ The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989
