John Humphrey Noyes
John Humphrey Noyes | |
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Noyes, c. 1850 | |
| Born | September 3, 1811 |
| Died | April 13, 1886 (aged 74) |
| Education | Dartmouth College |
| Occupation | Utopian socialist |
| Known for | Oneida Community |
| Spouse |
Harriet Holton (m. 1838) |
| Children | 9, including Pierrepont |
| Father | John Noyes |
| Relatives | Harriet H. Skinner (sister) |
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John Humphrey Noyes (September 3, 1811 – April 13, 1886) was an American preacher, radical religious philosopher, and utopian socialist. He founded the Putney, Oneida, and Wallingford Communities, and is credited with coining the term "complex marriage".