Felix Ortt

Felix Louis Ortt (9 June 1866 – 15 October 1959) was a Dutch civil engineer, writer, translator, and social reformer. He was known for his involvement in a wide range of progressive movements. Active in the Dutch animal welfare and vegetarianism movements, he co-founded the Dutch Vegetarian Association in 1894 and was a leading figure in the development of Christian anarchism in the Netherlands. Born in Groningen, Ortt left government service to pursue a life dedicated to nonviolence, simple living, and ethical living. He co-founded a Christian anarchist commune, edited the journal Vrede, and translated works by J. Howard Moore into Dutch. Ortt's work engaged with issues such as wealth inequality, education, spirituality, and sexual ethics, making him an influential voice in early 20th-century Dutch humanitarian and anarchist thought.