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Henry Bergh founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in April, 1866, three days after the first effective legislation against animal cruelty in the United States was passed into law by the New York State Legislature. Bergh also prompted the formation, in 1874, of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC).

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Henry Bergh

American animal welfare activist (1811–1888)

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diplomat, writer, social reformer

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August 29, 1811

Died

March 12, 1888, 1888

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