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Emmy Arnold

1884 – 1980

German author

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Lived 1884 – 1980 (aged 95–96). Emmy Arnold was a German author.

Emmy Arnold (born Emmy von Hollander; 25 December 1884 - 15 January 1980) was a German intentional community leader and Christian writer. She was the founder of the Bruderhof in 1920 with her husband, Eberhard Arnold.

Early life Emmy von Hollander was born on 25 December 1884 in Riga, Latvia. Her father was a law professor. Their family was German, wealthy, and respected. Following the policy of forced Russification by the Russian Empire, the von Hollanders moved to Germany.

Emmy met Eberhard Arnold in 1907. They were both deeply religious and were impressed by the Anabaptists they witnessed around Halle an der Saale. They were baptized in that tradition and married in December 1909. Inspired by this example, the Arnolds joined with other Christians, including Emmy's sister Else, to found a commune in Sannerz-Schlüchtern, near Fulda. Under the leadership of Emmy and Eberhard, they called their community the Bruderhof. By 1922, the population of the community had reached 40. Emmy played a central role in the nascent community and "functioned as the first among equals" while Eberhard was absent on lecture trips. She became known as the "First Bruderhof". She died on 15 January 1980.

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Born
1884, Riga
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Died
1980, Woodcrest
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Also known as
Emmy von Hollander Arnold, Emmy Monica Else Arnold, Emmy Monica Else Hollander, Emmy Hollander, Emmy von Hollander

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Emmy Arnold?

German author (1884-1980)

When was Emmy Arnold born?

Emmy Arnold was born in 1884 in Riga.

When did Emmy Arnold die?

Emmy Arnold died in 1980 in Woodcrest.

What was Emmy Arnold's occupation?

Emmy Arnold was an author.

What nationality was Emmy Arnold?

Emmy Arnold was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emmy Arnold

· Wikidata: Q66788532

· DBpedia: Emmy Arnold

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