Fanny Petterson

Overview

Fanny Petterson (née Falkman) born Narva, Estonia April 18, 1856 (d. 1915). Swedish peace pioneer. Professor of modern languages. Founded Society of International Concord. Organized Stockholm Peace Congress, 1910. Started peace education group, 1915.

Quotations

“I wish you all, brave organizers and participants, the best success of your valiant efforts, and agree with you wholeheartedly in your righteous protest against this terrible war.” (message to women’s peace conference The Hague, shortly before her death, Bericht Rapport p. 228; photo Linea-rose)