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Emma Goldman
Russian anarchist.
Born June 27th, 1869 in Kaunas.
Died May 14th, 1940 at 70 years old in Toronto (stroke).
Emma Goldman passed away on 1940-05-14, age 70. Emma was a prominent anarchist, feminist, and political activist from Russia who emigrated to the United States in 1885. In the U.S., Emma was a well-known public figure and tireless advocate for social reform. She was a strong proponent of varying causes, including free speech, women’s suffrage, and birth control. She also wrote several books, including “Anarchism and Other Essays”, and lectured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Emma Goldman’s legacy is remembered to this day. Her work is still highly influential and teaches us a valuable lesson about the power of passionate advocacy. She will be greatly missed.
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