Giovanni Rossi (anarchist)
Giovanni Rossi | |
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Giovanni Rossi, Italian anarchist and founder of utopian communities | |
| Born | 11 January 1856 |
| Died | 9 January 1943 (aged 86) Pisa |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Other names | Cardias |
| Occupation(s) | agronomist, veteranarian |
| Known for | Founder of Brazilian utopian community Cecília Colony (1890–1894) |
Giovanni Rossi (11 January 1856 – 9 January 1943) was an Italian anarchist, collectivist, writer, and founder of utopian communities. He was a promoter of cooperative libertarian colonies, free love, and the emancipation of women. The experimental libertarian Cecília Colony he founded in Brazil in 1890, inspired several fictional treatments including a feature film La Cecilia in 1976.