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Karl Marx

Karl Marx was born on May 5, 1818 in Trier, Germany and died on March 14, 1883, aged 64.

Born

May 5, 1818

Karl Marx died aged 64.

Died: March 14, 1883

Birthplace
Trier, Germany
Professions
poet, economist, revolutionary, sociologist, historian, writer, politician, philosopher, journalist
Citizenship
Kingdom of Prussia, statelessness

More about Karl Marx

Zodiac sign
Taurus
Birth name
Karl Heinrich Marx
Pseudonyms
Glückskind

Family

Spouse
Jenny von Westphalen
Father
Heinrich Marx
Child
Laura Marx
Child
Eleanor Marx
Child
Jenny Longuet

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Questions people ask

How old was Karl Marx when they died?

Karl Marx died aged 64.

When is Karl Marx’s birthday?

Karl Marx’s recorded birthday is May 5.

Where was Karl Marx born?

Karl Marx was born in Trier, Germany.

What was Karl Marx’s name at birth?

Karl Marx’s recorded birth name is Karl Heinrich Marx.

When did Karl Marx die?

Karl Marx died on March 14, 1883.