British Statesman, Social Reformer. He was born in Longsight, near Manchester, the son of a businessman who moved to London when his son was aged ten. He became a barrister and, at one point, the secretary to philosopher Jeremy Bentham. However, he is best remembered for his pioneering work in health reform. In 1842, he published a memorable report on the sanitary conditions of the working population which, in spite of much opposition, had far-reaching results. From 1834 to 1854, he was the Chief Officer of the Poor Law Commission, and did much to abolish child labour in factories. The Chadwick Medal, founded by him, is awarded every five years to the Officer of the Army or Navy medical services who has done the most to improve sanitary conditions in Her Majesty's Forces. He was knighted in the year before his death, and is buried along with his wife, Rachel (June 20th. 1811 - December 31st. 1891.)
British Statesman, Social Reformer. He was born in Longsight, near Manchester, the son of a businessman who moved to London when his son was aged ten. He became a barrister and, at one point, the secretary to philosopher Jeremy Bentham. However, he is best remembered for his pioneering work in health reform. In 1842, he published a memorable report on the sanitary conditions of the working population which, in spite of much opposition, had far-reaching results. From 1834 to 1854, he was the Chief Officer of the Poor Law Commission, and did much to abolish child labour in factories. The Chadwick Medal, founded by him, is awarded every five years to the Officer of the Army or Navy medical services who has done the most to improve sanitary conditions in Her Majesty's Forces. He was knighted in the year before his death, and is buried along with his wife, Rachel (June 20th. 1811 - December 31st. 1891.)
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