Wilhelm Molly
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Wilhelm Molly | |
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Born | 1838 Blasbach, Wetzlar |
Died | 1919 |
Occupation | Doctor |
Known for | Philately |
Wilhelm Molly (1838–1919) was a doctor, philatelist, activist, and Esperantist.[1]
He was the chief medical doctor of the Vieille Montagne mining company.
As an avid philatelist, he tried to organize a local postal service with its own stamps. This enterprise was quickly thwarted by Belgian intervention.[1][2][3]
In 1908, Molly proposed to make Neutral Moresnet the world's first state with Esperanto as its official language, named Amikejo (lit. Place of Friendship).[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Neutral-Moresnet History 1916–1919". moresnet.nl. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
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timestamp mismatch; 20 April 2016 suggested (help) - ^ Weber, Saine (12 May 2008). "Amikejo, Ort der Freundschaft" (in German). Deutschlandfunk. Retrieved 17 July 2016.