John Humphrey Noyes

Religious leader, Oneida Community founder

John Humphrey Noyes - Leaders & Politicians born September 3rd, 1811
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A 19th-century religious leader established a utopian community in Oneida, New York. A proponent of complex marriage, communal living, and perfectionism, he sought to create a society based on shared property and spiritual ideals. In 1848, founded the Oneida Community, which operated as a commune for nearly thirty years, emphasizing collective ownership and equality. Faced with criticism and legal challenges, left the community in 1879, continuing his teachings until death in 1886.

Founded the Oneida Community in 1848

Promoted the concept of complex marriage

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