Wilhelm Liebknecht

Politician

1826 – 1900

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Who was Wilhelm Liebknecht?

Wilhelm Martin Philipp Christian Ludwig Liebknecht was a German social democrat and one of the principal founders of the SPD. His political career was a pioneering project combining Marxist revolutionary theory with practical, legal political activity. Under his leadership, the SPD grew from a tiny sect to become Germany's largest political party. He was the father of Karl Liebknecht and Theodor Liebknecht.

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Born
Mar 29, 1826
Giessen
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  • Germany
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Died
Aug 7, 1900
Berlin

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on July 23, 2013

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