Donald Watson was an English animal rights advocate who co-founded The Vegan Society.
13 Facts About Donald Watson
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The slaughtering of a pig on the farm horrified Donald Watson; he said his view of farm life changed from idyllic to a death row for animals.
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Donald Watson became a vegetarian in 1924 at the age of fourteen, making a New Year's resolution to never again eat meat.
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Donald Watson gave up dairy products about 18 years later, having understood the production of milk-related products was unethical.
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Donald Watson taught in Leicester, where he played a large part in the Leicester Vegetarian Society.
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Donald Watson moved on to Keswick, where he taught for 23 years.
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Donald Watson stayed in the Lake District for the rest of his life.
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Donald Watson did not smoke, consume alcohol, or make contact with foods or substances which he regarded as toxins.
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Donald Watson explained his motivation as ethical concern for sentient animals:.
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Donald Watson ran the publication single-handed for two years, writing and duplicating the newsletter, and responding to the increasing volume of correspondence.
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Donald Watson expanded the vegan philosophy to object to any harm to living creatures.
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All three Donald Watson siblings registered as conscientious objectors during World War II.
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Donald Watson's funeral was held at St Kentigern's Church, Crosthwaite and he is buried in its cemetery.