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Paul Geleff

1842 – 1928

Danish socialist organizer

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About Paul Geleff

Lived 1842 – 1928 (aged 86). Paul Geleff was a Danish journalist.

Paul Johansen Geleff (January 6, 1842 – May 16, 1928) was a Danish socialist organizer. He was one of the founders of the socialist movement in Denmark.

Geleff completed his education as school teacher in 1864, and went on to work as a teacher and publisher.

The organization supported a bricklayers strike and had called for a meeting to mobilize support. In response, the authorities banned the organization and all its meetings. After settling down in America, Geleff and Pio broke their contacts. Geleff wrote a short publication about his trans-Atlantic travel and split with Pio, Den rene, skære Sandhed om Louis Pio og mig selv ("The pure truth about Louis Pio and myself") published in 1877.

Geleff occasionally wrote articles for Den Danske Pioneer, published from Omaha in Nebraska. Geleff played a crucial role in formulating the radical agenda of the newspaper.

Geleff returned to Denmark in 1920, and lived as a pensioner with support from the Social Democratic Party. Geleff died in 1928. He was buried on Capri.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Geleff?

Danish socialist organizer

When was Paul Geleff born?

Paul Geleff was born on 7 January 1842 in Bredebro.

When did Paul Geleff die?

Paul Geleff died on 16 May 1928 in Capri.

What was Paul Geleff's occupation?

Paul Geleff was a journalist.

What nationality was Paul Geleff?

Paul Geleff was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Geleff

· Wikidata: Q949976

· DBpedia: Paul Geleff

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