Revolutionary, philosopher, and theorist of collectivist anarchism. Possibly the founder of anarchist theory in general. Born Russia. Well-travelled: Germany, France, Japan, London, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, and he wasn’t going on holiday. Revolution was his aim. In London in 1861 - 3 and again in 1864. Sarah J. Young has details. Died Switzerland.
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Michael Bakunin
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