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Dr William King, a Brighton physician, was the earliest cooperative advocate - whose publications inspired many working people to set up co-ops
Security/Stable co/opportunity to advance are safe answers.
Cornelia Sorabji (15 November 1866 - 6 July 1954) was the first female barrister from India, a social reformer, and a writer. She was also the first female graduate from Bombay University, and the...
Probably Chris Whitten, its founder, first contributor, and first administrator.