Johanna Elberskirchen: Biography, Facts and Career
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Johanna Elberskirchen (11 April 1864 – 17 May 1943) was a German feminist writer and activist for the rights of women, gays and lesbians as well as blue-collar workers. She published books on women's sexuality and health among other topics. Her last known public appearance was in 1930 in Vienna, where she gave a talk at a conference organised by the World League for Sexual Reform. She was open about her own homosexuality which made her a somewhat exceptional figure in the feminist movement of her time. Her career as an activist was ended in 1933, when the Nazi Party rose to power. There is no public record of a funeral but witnesses report that Elberskirchen's urn was secretly put into the grave of Hildegard Moniac, who had been her life partner.
Quick facts about Johanna Elberskirchen
- Full name: Johanna Elberskirchen
- Born: 1864-04-11
- Nationality: German Reich
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q121500
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Who is Johanna Elberskirchen?
Johanna Elberskirchen (11 April 1864 – 17 May 1943) was a German feminist writer and activist for the rights of women, gays and lesbians as well as blue-collar workers.
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Johanna Elberskirchen is German Reich.
When was Johanna Elberskirchen born?
Johanna Elberskirchen was born on 1864-04-11.
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