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William Tuke - Definition and Overview

William Tuke (March 24, 1732-1822) was born at York.

His name is connected with the humane treatment of the insane, for whose care he projected in 1792 the Retreat at York, which became famous as an institution in which a bold attempt was made to manage lunatics without the excessive restraints then regarded as essential. The asylum was entirely under the management of the Society of Friends. Its success led to more stringent legislation in the interests of the insane.


This article incorporates text from the public domain 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.

Example Usage of William

Ipsita_Shome: A peace is of the nature of a conquest; for then both parties nobly are subdued, and neither party loser. ~William Shakespeare #quote
amandalalmeida: "A paixão aumenta em função dos obstáculos que se lhe opõe." William Shakespeare
FinallyDebtFree: The end of wisdom is to dream high enough not to lose the dream in the seeking of it. William Faulkner
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