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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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.