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John Fielding

Sir John Fielding (16 September 1721 – 4 September 1780) was an English magistrate and social reformer of the 18th century. He was the younger half-brother of novelist, playwright and chief magistrate Henry Fielding. Despite being blinded in an accident at the age of 19, John set up his own business and, in his spare time, studied law with Henry.

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Born
16 September 1721
Died
4 September 1780 (aged 58)
Occupations
Magistrate, social reformer
Other name
Blind Beak
Relatives
Henry Fielding (half-brother)

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John Fielding → important character in the historical detective novel Death in the Dark Walk, protagonist's employer in John Dickson Carr's 1962 historical novel The Demoniacs.Leon Garfield's Smith, recurring supporting character in a series of Benjamin Franklin mysteries by Robert Lee Hall
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Died · 1
John Fielding → 4 September 1780 (aged 58)
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John Fielding → Henry Fielding (half-brother)

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