March 14

Karl Marx (1818–1883) was a German philosopher, economist, and social theorist best known for co-authoring The Communist Manifesto and for his seminal work Das Kapital. Born in Trier, Marx studied law and philosophy, forging a partnership with Friedrich Engels that would influence political movements worldwide. He critically analyzed capitalism, arguing that class struggle drives historical change. His theories laid the foundation for Marxism, inspiring labor movements and revolutions across the globe. Despite exile and poverty, Marx remained prolific until his death in London. His writings continue to provoke debate and shape scholarly discourse more than a century later.