George Fox was an English religious leader and the founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers. Born in 1624, he sought a deeper spiritual experience and rejected the formalism of established churches. Fox emphasized direct personal experience of God, leading to the development of Quaker beliefs centered on inner light and simplicity. In 1656, Fox traveled to America, where he spread Quaker teachings and established communities. His writings and sermons focused on peace, equality, and social justice, influencing movements for abolition and women's rights. George Fox passed away in 1691, leaving a lasting legacy in religious thought.