James Colton
Scottish anarchist, trade unionist and miner (1860–1936) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Colton (12 May 1860 – 5 August 1936) was a Scottish anarchist, trade unionist and coal miner, who spent most of his life in Wales. He was known for arranging a marriage of convenience with the anarchist activist and writer Emma Goldman in 1925, so that she could obtain British citizenship.
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Born | (1860-05-12)12 May 1860 Govan, Scotland |
Died | 5 August 1936(1936-08-05) (aged 76) Glanamman, Wales |
Occupation(s) | Activist, coal miner |
Known for | Marriage of convenience with Emma Goldman |
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