Josephine´s Butler life

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Born in Northumberland in 1828
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From a privileged and wealthy family
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Ther father (an antislavery supporter) taught her to
fight against injustice.
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Excellent education (not usual for a woman
at that time)
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In 1852, she married George Butler
(a tutor at Durhan University)
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George shared her concern about helping others.

2. 
Unlike other wealthy women, she listened to
these women´s stories and realized they were
victims, not sinners.
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They had 4 children.
Eva, their youngest,died in 1864
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Most of the women in these places
were prostitutes.
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Her tragedy moved her to visiting
workhouses and prisons.