John Humphrey Noyes
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John Humphrey Noyes Net Worth

John Humphrey Noyes was a social philosopher born on September 3, 1811 in Brattleboro, VT. He founded the Oneida community in New York and coined the term 'Free Love.' He was a proponent of communal living and believed in the idea of perfecting human nature through social reform. His ideas were controversial and he was often criticized for his views on marriage and sexuality.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 3, 1811
Birth Place Brattleboro, VT
Age 208 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 13, 1886 (age 74)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Social Philosopher who founded the socialis Oneida community in New York and coined the term 'Free Love.'

Before Fame

Over the course of his research at Yale he concluded that Christ had already returned to earth, which led to the founding of his community.

Trivia

What he called Free Love the government chose to call adultery, and because of it he had to flee to Canada to avoid persecution.

Family Life

He was married, but not very monogamous, to wife Harriet Holton.

Associated With

One of the members of his Oneida Community was the Future Assassin of President James Garfield.

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