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Elihu Burritt December 8, 1810- March 6, 1870 Occupation: Activist, Philanthropist

-known as the "learned blacksmith" because he was so well educated. -He published over 37 books and articles, his pamphlet //Four Months In Skibbereen// made Americans aware of the Irish potato famine. -an abnormal apptitude for languages, enables a full understanding of many different languages. (multi-lingual) -Very strong abolitionist -published Christian Citizen, which was a weekly journal devoted to anti-slavery, peace, temperence, and self-culture -In 1846 went to England and worked with English peace advocates, also helped establish the basis for the international group known as the League of Universal Brotherhood -in 1852 became the editor of the citizen of the world, which was aimed at compensating and freeing the slaves of the southern states. -very pro peace, strong advocate of world peace, started the first world peace congress. -most important tactic was the publication of the weekly christian citizen
 * the League of Universal Brotherhood was an association determined at abolishing war and creating a fraternal peace between nations
 * This tactic failed, but not from lack of effort, at times living in squalor the fight to free the slaves was still fought.

REFERENCES Elijah Burritt- Brother, taught in school with me and was able to see the abilities and the knowledge I have at my expense. Also saw firsthand the determination I had when it came to the issued that were close to my heart. Victor Hugo- Presided over the second world peace conference. Burritt attended the conference, and was part in the peace movements of Europe, alongside Hugo.

www.famousamericans.net/elihuburritt/ www.infoplease.com/ce6/people/A0809558.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elihu_Burritt