Emma Goldman
Russian-born American anarchist (1869–1940)
1869 — 1940
Quick Facts
Profession
Russian-born American anarchist (1869–1940)
Born
June 27, 1869
Died
1940 (age ~71)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, nurse
Russian EmpireBorn in KaunasDied in Toronto
1869
Born in Kaunas (1869-06-27)
1940
Died in Toronto
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Emma Goldman was a Russian-born anarchist revolutionary, political activist, and writer. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century.
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Who is Emma Goldman?+
Emma Goldman was a Russian-born anarchist revolutionary, political activist, and writer. She played a pivotal role in the development of anarchist political philosophy in North America and Europe in the first half of the 20th century.
What does the name Emma mean?+
The name Emma means "A female given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from *ermunaz.". It is of English origin.
When was Emma Goldman born?+
Emma Goldman was born on June 27, 1869.
When did Emma Goldman die?+
Emma Goldman died in 1940, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from *ermunaz.
The name Emma is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Brought to England by the Normans; short form of compound given names beginning with a Frankish prototheme Ermin- or Irmin- "entire", from *ermunaz.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Emma — June 27, 1869
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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