Karl Marx
Born in Trier, Karl Marx became one of Other's most celebrated Revolutionarys during the Silent Generation era.
German-born philosopher (1818–1883)
"The publication of the first volume of *Das Kapital* in 1867 stands as Marx's intellectual magnum opus." — About Karl Marx
| Metric | Karl Marx | Avg Revolutionary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 64 | 56 | +8 yrs |
| Career length | 46 yrs | ~35 yrs | +11 yrs |
| Based on 3 Revolutionary profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Karl Marx
Did you know that Karl Marx was once arrested and expelled from Paris, Brussels, and Cologne for his revolutionary activities?
- He was stateless for most of his adult life, having been stripped of Prussian citizenship in 1845.
- Marx initially pursued a career in journalism, editing several radical newspapers before their suppression.
- His doctoral dissertation focused on the differences between the natural philosophies of Democritus and Epicurus.
- His family struggled financially, often relying heavily on the significant support of his collaborator, Friedrich Engels.
- He was a keen chess player and, despite his serious scholarly work, enjoyed reading detective novels for relaxation.
The publication of the first volume of *Das Kapital* in 1867 stands as Marx's intellectual magnum opus. This seminal work meticulously critiqued capitalism, analyzing its inherent contradictions and predicting its eventual downfall, fundamentally shaping economic and political thought.
Karl Marx's theories profoundly influenced the development of communism, socialism, and critical social theory, inspiring numerous revolutionary movements and scholarly debates throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.