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Agnes Forster

d. 1484

Forster [Foster], Agnes (d. 1484), wealthy widow and prison reformer

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About Agnes Forster

Agnes Forster was an English prison reform, known for Ludgate.

Lady Agnes Fo(r)ster (died 1484) was a wealthy English woman. She rebuilt Ludgate Prison for debtors. Her accounts are extant.

Life Agnes was from Kent and she was married to Stephen Foster for twenty years. He had been Lord Mayor of London and he died a rich man and Agnes and his son William were his executors. It has been said that Stephen at some time in his life spent time in Ludgate Prison.

His widow, Agnes, renovated and extended Ludgate and the Debtor's Prison and the practice of making the debtors pay for their own food and lodging was abolished. Her gift was commemorated by a brass wall plaque,

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Important facts

Died
1484
Occupation
Prison reform
Nationality
Known for
Ludgate

Family & relationships

Spouse
Stephen Foster (Lord Mayor of London)

Frequently asked questions

Who was Agnes Forster?

Forster [Foster], Agnes (d. 1484), wealthy widow and prison reformer

When did Agnes Forster die?

Agnes Forster died in 1484.

What was Agnes Forster's occupation?

Agnes Forster was a prison reform.

What was Agnes Forster known for?

Agnes Forster was known for Ludgate.

What nationality was Agnes Forster?

Agnes Forster was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Agnes Forster

· Wikidata: Q18922032

· DBpedia: Agnes Forster

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