Lucy Wright

Leader of the Shakers (1760-1821)

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Also known as Mother Lucy Wright

Born: 1760
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in Faceted Application of Subject TerminologyRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: 1821
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in Faceted Application of Subject TerminologyRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Citizenship: United States
Occupation: religious leader

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Lucy Wright was the leader of the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, also known as the Shakers, from 1796 until 1821. At that time, a woman's leadership of a religious sect was a radical departure from Protestant Christianity.

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Sex or gender: female
Given name: Lucy
Family name: Wright

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