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Title
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Elia Corti
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Description
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A dedicated socialist, Corti advocated for workers' rights and economic equality, aligning himself with the radical labor unions of the early 20th century. He moved to Barre, Vermont, a major location for sculptors in early American history. He was killed in 1903 during a small, politically driven fight.
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Location
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Viggiù, Italy
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Abstract
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Elia Corti, born in Viggiù, Italy in 1869, immigrated to the United States in 1892. He worked as a carver in Barre, Vermont, with his business partner, Sam Novelli. Corti was a dedicated socialist who advocated for workers' rights. In attendance of a political meeting, he was killed in 1903 during a fight among anarchists and socialists.
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Date Modified
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1903/10/04
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Relation
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Robert Burns Monument|158
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birthday
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1869/12/21
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firstName
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Elia
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lastName
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Corti
