Robert Owen, a Welsh social reformer and one of the founders of socialism, established a school for factory children in the early 19th century. He set up the New Lanark school in Scotland, which aimed to provide education and improve the living conditions of children working in his cotton mills. Owen believed that education was essential for social improvement and the well-being of both individuals and society. His efforts were significant in promoting the idea of education as a right for all children, especially those in industrial settings.
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