Mary Corkling
Food reformer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mary Ann Yates Corkling, also known as May Yates, (18 May 1850 – 30 May 1938) was an English painter and food reformer. She spread news of the claimed health benefits for wholemeal bread and became a vegetarian out of her regard for other animals.
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Mary Corkling | |
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Born | Mary Ann Yates Corkling (1850-05-18)18 May 1850 Withington, Manchester, England |
Died | 30 May 1938(1938-05-30) (aged 88) |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Mary Yates |
Occupation(s) | Painter, food reformer |
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