1901 Social Movements Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 03 Jan Birth of Eric Voegelin: Eric Voegelin, a prominent German philosopher, was born in Köln. He would become known for his profound analyses of political theory, exploring the relationships between political systems, spiritual experiences, and historical consciousness. His works critically examined ideological movements and the philosophical foundations of modern political thought.
- 24 Mar Death of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: French painter and illustrator Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec died on March 24, 1901, at the age of 36. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 25 May Norway Grants Women's Voting Rights: Norway granted women the right to vote on May 25, 1901. source: britannica.com
- 31 Jul Jean Dubuffet born in Le Havre, France: Jean Dubuffet, a French painter and sculptor, was born on July 31, 1901, in Le Havre, France. He is renowned for founding the art movement 'art brut' and for his collection 'Collection de l'art brut'. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 29 Sep Birth of Lanza del Vasto: Giuseppe Giovanni Luigi Maria Enrico Lanza di Trabia-Branciforte, known as Lanza del Vasto, was born in San Vito dei Normanni, Italy. He became an Italian philosopher, poet, artist, and nonviolent activist, and was a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 18 Oct First Performance of 'Pomp and Circumstance' March: Edward Elgar's 'Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Major' was first performed on October 19, 1901, in Liverpool, conducted by Alfred Rodewald. source: britannica.com
- 27 Oct Debussy's 'Nocturnes' premiere in Paris: On October 27, 1901, Claude Debussy's 'Nocturnes' was premiered in Paris by the Lamoureux Orchestra conducted by Camille Chevillard. The complete work, including the third movement 'Sirènes,' was performed for the first time, though it received a cool public response. source: en.wikipedia.org
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