Jules Allix
Communard and inventor (1818–1903)
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Jules Allix (9 September 1818 – 1 September 1903) was a French feminist, socialist, political activist and eccentric inventor. A communard, he was mayor of the 8th arrondissement of Paris.[1]
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| Born | 9 September 1818 |
| Died | 1 September 1903 (aged 84) |
| Occupation | Activist, communards, women's rights activist, teacher |
| Relatives | Émile Allix, Thérèse-Mirza Allix, Augustine Allix |
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| Position held | mayor of the 8th arrondissement of Paris (1871–1871) |
Political activism
In the Commune he inspired the creation of the "Comité des Femmes de la Rue d'Arras", which held a non-communist socialist view that emphasized the rights of women. The significance of the group is a matter of dispute, but it seems to have failed at several of its goals.[2]
Inventions and experiments
Jules Allix is also known for his connection to several inventions and experiments deemed unusual. One of these being the "snail telegraph" (see pasilalinic-sympathetic compass). The idea behind it stated that snails, once put in contact, remain in sympathetic communication. Therefore, snails could be used to send messages through this communication.[3] During the Franco-Prussian War, he suggested that women be armed with tubes of prussic acid, with which to kill the attacking Prussians.[1]