Burritt, Elihu (1810-1879)
- Name:
- Burritt, Elihu (1810-1879)
- Title:
- United States consul
- Born:
- 12/08/1810
- Birthplace:
- New Britain, CT
- Died:
- 1879
- Death Location:
- New Britain, CT
- Residence:
- New Britain, CT
Birmingham, England - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Philanthropist
Social activist - Notes:
- -He was active in many causes, namely opposing slavery, working for temperance, and trying to achieve world peace. -These accomplishments caused President Lincoln to appoint him as a United States consul in Birmingham, England.
-In 1848, he organized a precursive entity to the League of Nations and the United Nations called the first international congress of the Friends of Peace, which convened in Brussels in September, 1848.
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