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Alfredo Bonanno, noted anarchist thinker

Alfredo Maria Bonanno was born on 2nd July 1937 in Catania, Italy. As an influential anarchist, he contributed significantly in the promotion and development of anarchy through his writings and teachings. He was a strong promoter of insurrectionary anarchism and illegalism.

Bonanno wrote extensively about the concept of insurrectionary anarchism and argued for a revolutionary strategy that was more informal and emphasized small, independent groups who could carry out direct actions. His famous works include 'The Anarchist Tension' and 'Armed Joy'. Bonanno's thoughts greatly influenced the modern anarchist movement by steering it towards a more insurrectionary and spontaneous approach.

Date of Birth: 1937-07-02

Country of Birth: Italy

Political Ideas: Insurrectionary Anarchism

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