William Tuke (24 March 1732 – 6 December 1822), an English tradesman, philanthropist and Quaker, earned fame for promoting more humane custody and care for people with mental disorders, using what he called gentler methods that came to be known as moral treatment.

Jun 4, 2020 · William Tuke (1732-1822) in York pioneered the humane treatment of the mentally ill.

A leading Quaker philanthropist, William Tuke introduced new, more humane methods of caring for the mentally ill. William Tuke was born in York on 24 March 1732, into a leading Quaker family....

Feb 28, 2013 · William Tuke was an English businessman, philanthropist and Quaker. He was instrumental in the development of more humane methods in the custody and care of people with mental disorders, an approach that came to be known as moral treatment. Tuke was born in York to a leading Quaker family.

Jun 18, 2014 · William Tuke was a 19th-century reformist and philanthropist notable for his work in mental health. He was known for his strict self-discipline and judicious manner.

William Tuke. 1732 – 1822. William Tuke was born in York on 24 March 1732, into a leading Quaker family. He entered the family tea and coffee merchant business at an early age. Alongside his commercial responsibilities, he was able to devote much time to the pursuit of philanthropy.

William Tuke, a Quaker, was the founder of a private mental hospital (the Retreat at York) which played a leading role in the first half of the nineteenth century. The development of moral treatment, a ‘non-restraint’ policy in public asylums, partly stems from his example.

The Tuke family of York were a family of Quaker innovators involved in establishing: Rowntree's Cocoa Works; The Retreat Mental Hospital; three Quaker schools - Ackworth, Bootham, and The Mount; They included four generations. The main Tukes were: William Tuke III (1732-1822), founder of The Retreat at York, one of the first modern insane ...

William Tuke was a Quaker philanthropist and social reformer who played a pivotal role in the development of humane treatment for individuals with mental health conditions in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

The Retreat at York led the world in the humane treatment of the mentally ill. It was founded by William Tuke and the Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1792, and opened in 1796. Tuke was inspired by seeing the appalling conditions in York Lunatic Asylum when a Quaker from Leeds, Hannah Mills, died there.