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Germany in 1845

Historical records for Germany in 1845, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

13Records
13Events
7Named people
5Places
6Categories

Historical records

February

February 1845Expulsion from FranceKarl Heinrich Marx

Paris · Humanities / Philosophy

French authorities expel Marx following pressure from the Prussian government.

February 1845Move to BrusselsKarl Heinrich Marx

Brussels · Humanities / Philosophy

Marx settles in Brussels and continues his political and economic studies.

February 1845The Holy FamilyKarl Heinrich Marx

Frankfurt · Humanities / Philosophy

Marx and Engels publish The Holy Family against the Young Hegelian critics.

July

July 1845Study Journey to EnglandKarl Heinrich Marx

Manchester · Humanities / Philosophy

Marx and Engels study British industry, political economy and working-class organisation.

Other Events

1845Birth of Karl KautskyKarl Kautsky

Politics / SDP

Birth of Karl Kautsky

1845Birth of Louis IILouis II

Bavaria · House / House of Wittelsbach

Birth of Louis II, son of Maximilian II

1845Birth of Louis IIILouis III

Bavaria · House / House of Wittelsbach

Birth of Louis III, son of Prince Regent Luitpold

1845Birth of Wilhelm Konrad von RontgenWilhelm Konrad von Rontgen

Science / Physics

Birth of Wilhelm Konrad von Rontgen

1845Renunciation of Prussian CitizenshipKarl Heinrich Marx

Brussels · Humanities / Philosophy

Marx renounces his Prussian citizenship and remains stateless for the rest of his life.

1845TannhauserRichard Wagner

Arts / Classical Music

Composition of "Tannhauser"

1845The Condition of the working ClassesFriedrich Engels

Humanities / Social Science

Publication of "The Condition of the working Classes"

1845The German IdeologyKarl Heinrich Marx

Brussels · Humanities / Philosophy

Marx and Engels begin The German Ideology, developing a materialist interpretation of history.

1845Theses on FeuerbachKarl Heinrich Marx

Brussels · Humanities / Philosophy

Marx writes concise theses emphasising practical activity and social relations.

Names involved

Friedrich EngelsKarl Heinrich MarxKarl KautskyLouis IILouis IIIRichard WagnerWilhelm Konrad von Rontgen

Places involved

BavariaBrusselsFrankfurtManchesterParis

Provenance

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