Josiah Wedgwood (12 July 1730 – 3 January 1795) is an English potter, founder of the Wedgwood company, credited with the industrialization of the manufacture of pottery.

A prominent abolitionist, Wedgwood is remembered for his "Am I Not a Man And a Brother?"

anti-slavery medallion.

He is a member of the Darwin–Wedgwood family.

He is the grandfather of Charles Darwin and Emma Darwin.