About Edmond Potonié-Pierre
Lived 1829 – 1902 (aged 73). Edmond Potonié-Pierre was a French peace activist.
Edmond Potonié (1829–1902), commonly known as Edmond Potonié-Pierre, was a French pacifist.
Pacifist activism During the 1850s, Potonié-Pierre was inspired by Richard Cobden's Anti-Corn Law League and aimed to do similar in France. They refused to marry, but lived together and took each other's names. They worked together to free exiled communards, bring women the vote, campaign against poverty, and cut military expenses.
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Who was Edmond Potonié-Pierre?
French pacifist and writer (1829-1902)
When was Edmond Potonié-Pierre born?
Edmond Potonié-Pierre was born on 21 August 1829.
When did Edmond Potonié-Pierre die?
Edmond Potonié-Pierre died on 22 August 1902.
What was Edmond Potonié-Pierre's occupation?
Edmond Potonié-Pierre was a peace activist.
What nationality was Edmond Potonié-Pierre?
Edmond Potonié-Pierre was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edmond Potonié-Pierre. https://biography.guide/edmond-potonie-pierre/
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