Vegetarianism is such an old concept that up until the mid-19th century, vegetarians were called Pythagorean because followers of Pythagoras were entirely vegetarian. The first “vegetarian” society was formed on September 29, 1847 in Ramsgate, England. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/evolution-vegetarianism/
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It’s not saying veganism has been around Since 1847, it’s saying the first society of them were formed at that time.
hindus been doing that for thousands of years but ok