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Margaret Fell | |
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 Etching, c. 1911 | |
| Born | Margaret Askew 1614 Kirkby Ireleth, Lancashire |
| Died | 23 April 1702 (aged 87–88) |
| Occupation(s) | Theologian, writer |
| Known for | Founder of the Religious Society of Friends |
| Spouse(s) | Thomas Fell (1632 – d. 1658), George Fox (1669 – d. 1691) |
| Children | 8, including Isabel and Sarah |
Margaret Fell or Margaret Fox (née Askew, formerly Fell; 1614 – 23 April 1702) was a founder and leading member of the Religious Society of Friends. Known popularly as the "mother of Quakerism," she is considered one of the Valiant Sixty early Quaker preachers and missionaries. Her daughters Isabel (Fell) Yeamans and Sarah Fell were also leading Quakers.