American anarchist and feminist Voltairine de Cleyre dies
20 June 1912,
Voltairine de Cleyre dies. She was one of the most important women in the anarchist and feminist movement of the 20th century, along with Emma Goldman. At a time when feminism was limited to the struggle for the right to vote, Cley opened new paths that have lasted to this day. She claimed the economic independence of women, questioned gender roles and fought sexual slavery, paying special attention to what happens in married couples. At the same time, he pioneered the tax objection to military spending.
He was buried in the Waldheim Cemetery in Chicago, next to the martyrs of Haymarket. His funeral was attended by nearly 2,000 people to say goodbye.
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Source:
Paul Avrich, An American Anarchist. The Life of Voltairine de Cleyre.
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