Emilienne Morin (1901 - 1991)

Mon Oct 28, 1901

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Emilienne Morin, born on this day in 1901, was a French anarchist and writer who was active in the Spanish Civil War and anti-fascist resistance against Francisco Franco.

In 1931, Morin and her partner, fellow anarchist Buenaventura Durruti, moved to Spain. There, Emilienne was active writing for the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (CNT) press and took part in anarchist meetings and demonstrations.

With the outbreak of the Spanish Revolution and Civil War, Emilienne joined the Durruti Column on the Aragon Front and worked as secretary at its HQ, where she was in charge of its press department. After the death of Durruti, Morin returned to France to take part in solidarity campaigns for the Spanish anarchists, writing articles and addressing meetings.