Expulsion from France
French authorities expel Marx following pressure from the Prussian government.
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1845 in Germany
Explore 13 historical events and records for Germany in 1845.
Historical records for Germany in 1845
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February
Move to Brussels
Marx settles in Brussels and continues his political and economic studies.
The Holy Family
Marx and Engels publish The Holy Family against the Young Hegelian critics.
July
Study Journey to England
Marx and Engels study British industry, political economy and working-class organisation.
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Karl Kautsky
Birth of Karl Kautsky
Birth of Louis II
Birth of Louis II, son of Maximilian II
Birth of Louis III
Birth of Louis III, son of Prince Regent Luitpold
Birth of Wilhelm Konrad von Rontgen
Birth of Wilhelm Konrad von Rontgen
Renunciation of Prussian Citizenship
Marx renounces his Prussian citizenship and remains stateless for the rest of his life.
Tannhauser
Composition of "Tannhauser"
The Condition of the working Classes
Publication of "The Condition of the working Classes"
The German Ideology
Marx and Engels begin The German Ideology, developing a materialist interpretation of history.
Theses on Feuerbach
Marx writes concise theses emphasising practical activity and social relations.
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