Frédéric Ozanam was a 19th-century French scholar, writer, and advocate for social equality. Born in Milan in 1813 and raised in Lyon, he became a professor at the Sorbonne and a journalist for *L'Univers*. He is most widely recognized for his commitment to charitable works, which led him to establish the Conference of Charity and found the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. His life was dedicated to serving the poor and promoting social justice through organized community action.