Sylvester Graham
Sylvester Graham | |
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Wood engraving of Graham, 1880 | |
| Born | July 5, 1794 Suffield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 1851 (aged 57) |
| Education | Amherst Academy |
| Occupations | Presbyterian minister, dietary reformer |
| Spouse |
Sarah Manchester Earl
(m. 1824) |
| Children | 3 |
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Sylvester Graham (July 5, 1794 – September 11, 1851) was an American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer. He was known for his emphasis on vegetarianism, the temperance movement, and eating whole-grain bread. His preaching inspired the graham flour, graham bread, and graham cracker products. Graham is often referred to as the "Father of Vegetarianism" in the United States of America. Graham's lectures caused riots on multiple occasions.