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Annelise Rüegg
Annelise Rüegg (1879–1934) was a working-class Swiss communism, communist, pacifist, women's rights activist and writer. She travelled widely, lecturing in Russia, Australia and the United States. She is remembered for two autobiographical publications: ''Erlebnisse einer Serviertochter'' (A Waitress's Experiences, 1914) and ''Im Kriege durch die Welt'' (Through the World in Wartime, 1918). Early life and family Born into a working-class family in Uster on 9 April 1879, Annelise Rüegg was the daughter of the machinist Heinrich Rüegg and his wife Maria née Kägi. In 1921, she married the Russian chess champion Alexander Alekhine. Together they had a son, Alexander, born on 2 November 1921 after Annelise Rüegg had returned to Switzerland. The marriage was dissolved in 1926. Career After her father's early death, when she was 14 Rüegg had to contribute to the family's income by working in a factory and taking on other odd jobs. At 16, she started to work as a waitress until a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colombo
Colombo, ( ; , ; , ), is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 within the municipal limits. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is situated within the Colombo metro area. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and monuments. It was made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815, retaining its capital status when Sri Lanka gained independence in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
