Jacob Post facts for kids
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Jacob Post
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Post at the 1840 Anti-Slavery Convention. On his left is Lady Byron
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| Born | 1774 |
| Died | 1855 Islington
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| Resting place | Winchmore Hill, Middlesex |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Writing |
Jacob Post (1774–1855) was an English Quaker and a writer. He wrote books about religion and the early leaders of the Quaker movement.
A Life of Faith and Writing
Jacob Post was born in Whitefriars, London, on September 12, 1774. His parents, John and Rosamund Post, sent him to Ackworth School in Yorkshire. This school was run by the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. Quakers are a Christian group known for their peaceful beliefs.
By 1787, Jacob Post had moved to Islington, a part of London. He began writing for the Quakers, sharing their ideas. In 1812, he helped start a local branch of the Bible Society for North London. This group worked to share the Bible with more people.
In 1840, Jacob Post was featured in a famous painting. It showed the 1840 Anti-Slavery Convention in London. This was a big meeting where people gathered to fight against slavery.
Jacob Post wrote many books. Some were for children. He also wrote about the founders of the Quaker movement, like George Fox and William Penn. William Penn was famous for starting the state of Pennsylvania in America. Jacob Post passed away on April 1, 1855, in Islington.
