The Belgian Massacres
Helps issue an International address to European and American workers condemning violence in Belgium.
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Karl Heinrich Marx Biography and Timeline — Page 5
Follow Karl Heinrich Marx through 181 dated historical records for Germany.
Karl Heinrich Marx, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
181Distinct records
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1869–1883Years on this page
1869
Address to the National Labor Union
Drafts an address from the International to the National Labor Union in the United States.
General Council Report on the Right of Inheritance
Prepares the General Council report on the right of inheritance for the International.
1870
English Government and the Fenian Prisoners
Writes on British government policy toward imprisoned Irish Fenians.
Confidential Communication on Bakunin
Writes a confidential communication analysing Bakunin's political activity and disputes inside the International.
First Address on the Franco-Prussian War
Drafts the International's first address on the Franco-Prussian War.
Second Address on the Franco-Prussian War
Drafts the International's second address after the fall of Napoleon III and proclamation of the French Republic.
1871
The Civil War in France
Marx publishes an address defending the Paris Commune and assessing its historical significance.
Paris Commune Banquet Speech
Speaks at an International banquet on the political significance of the Paris Commune.
Resolution on Working-Class Political Action
Helps formulate the International's resolution affirming the importance of independent working-class political action.
1872
Fictitious Splits in the International
Completes with Engels a private circular answering factional attacks and preparing for confrontation with Bakunin's supporters.
Nationalisation of the Land
Publishes an article arguing for nationalisation of land as part of a broader social transformation.
Hague Congress
Marx participates in the International's Hague Congress during conflict with the anarchist faction.
1873
Political Indifferentism
Publishes Political Indifferentism, criticizing anarchist arguments against working-class political action.
1875
Critique of the Gotha Programme
Marx writes critical marginal notes on the proposed programme of German social democracy.
1880
A Workers Inquiry
Publishes A Workers' Inquiry, a questionnaire designed to collect detailed information about workers' labour and living conditions.
1881
Letter to Vera Zasulich
Writes to Vera Zasulich discussing the Russian rural commune and possible paths of social development.
Death of Jenny Marx
Marx's wife Jenny dies after decades of political exile and collaboration.
1882
Journey to Algeria
Marx travels to Algiers seeking relief from chronic respiratory illness.
1883
Death of Karl Marx
Karl Marx dies at his London home, aged sixty-four.
Burial of Karl Marx
Marx is buried at Highgate Cemetery in London in a small funeral ceremony
Records, sources and methodology
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