Question

When was Robert Owen born?

• A. 14 th May, 1771
• B. 10 th October, 1780
• C. 1 st January, 1800
• D. 17 th November, 1858

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 14 th May, 1771

Robert Owen (1771–1858)

• Born: 14 May 1771, Newton, England

• Died: 17 November 1858

Personal Background :

• Robert Owen was born into a poor family.

• He started working in a factory at the age of nine.

• He later married Caroline Dale, the daughter of a mill owner.

• On 1 January 1800, he took over management of the New Lanark Mill in Glasgow.