Charles Malato facts for kids
Charles Malato (1857–1938) was a French writer and a person who believed in anarchism. Anarchism is a way of thinking that suggests people can live together peacefully without needing a government to rule them.
Contents
Early Life and Family Background
Charles Malato was born in 1857. His family had a noble background from Naples, a city in Italy. His grandfather, Count Malato, was a high-ranking army leader for the last King of Naples. However, Charles's father had different ideas. He supported a group called the Paris Commune in France, who wanted to create a new kind of government where people had more power. Because of his beliefs, Charles's father was sent away to a special settlement for prisoners in New Caledonia, a faraway island. Charles was born there.
After some time, people who had been sent away for their political beliefs were allowed to return home. Charles and his father, who was very old by then, went back to Paris, France. There, they became very involved in the anarchist movement, working with others who shared their ideas about society.
Life in France and Exile
When Charles Malato returned to France, he faced some legal problems. Because of his strong political views, he was accused of encouraging serious actions. To avoid this, he decided to live in London, England, for a while.
While in London and later back in France, Malato worked with many important people. He wrote for several newspapers, including L'Aurore, L'Humanité, and the Journal du peuple. He was known for his excellent writing style and was well-respected in political and writing circles. People also noted his polite manners.
In 1905, French police thought Charles Malato was involved in a serious plot against King Alfonso XIII of Spain. However, after an investigation, he was found innocent of the accusations.
Later Years and World War I
Between 1907 and 1914, Charles Malato continued to write for important journals like La Guerre Sociale and La Bataille Syndicaliste. During this time, he also became good friends with Francisco Ferrer, an anarchist who was famous for his ideas about education.
When World War I started, Charles Malato supported the idea of "union sacrée" (sacred union). This meant that people from different political groups should come together to support their country during the war. He also signed a document called the Manifesto of the Sixteen, which was a statement supporting the countries fighting against Germany and its allies.
See also
In Spanish: Charles Malato para niños
