Sir John Fielding (1721 - 4 September 1780) was a notable English magistrate and social reformer of the 18th century. John Fielding was the younger half-brother of novelist, playwright and chief magistrate Henry Fielding. Despite being blinded in a navy accident at the age of 19, John set up his own business and, in his spare time, studied law with Henry. Wikipedia
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