Holyoake, George Jacob, 1817-1906
Person
Dates
- Existence: April 13, 1817 - January 22, 1906
Biographical Information
George Jacob Holyoake was an English author, newspaper editor, and prominent atheist credited with coining the term "secularism."
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George Jacob Holyoake papers
Collection — Communal collections box 96, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSS 10
Scope and Contents
The George Jacob Holyoake papers contain drafts and correspondence related to the creation of Holyoake's will in the 1870s. Correspondence with his lawyer includes discussion of his relatives and intentions upon his death.
Dates:
1876 - 1879