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Evidence of people abstaining from all animal products for ethical, spiritual, or health reasons can be traced back over 2,000 years, long before the modern term 'vegan' was ever coined. Consequently, naming a single 'first' vegan is not possible, as the practice has a multifaceted history shaped by numerous individuals across various cultures and millennia.

While Donald Watson coined the term 'vegan' in 1944, there was no single 'first vegan ever,' as the practice of abstaining from all animal products has roots tracing back over 2,000 years. This rich history involves ancient philosophers and eastern religions, long before the modern movement took shape.