Karl Marx
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Karl Heinrich Marx (1818 – 1883) was a German philosopher, economist, journalist and sociologist considered the founder of the ideology of Marxism.
Biography
Born in Trier, Marx studied at the universities of Bonn and Berlin He went on to write for the radical newspaper Rheinische Zeitung in Cologne and began work on his theory of historical materialism. In 1843, he moved to Paris, where he wrote for several other radical newspapers and met Friedrich Engels, his lifelong friend and collaborator.
However, Marx's revolutionary views brought him into trouble with the police, and he was eventually forced to flee to Brussels, where he and Engels wrote one of their most influential worksw, The Communist Manifesto. After spending a period of time in Cologne, Marx and his family were exiled to London in 1849. There, he continued writing and developing his theories about social and economic activity.
At some point in 1868, Marx organized a discreet meeting with his allies to discuss trade unions; unfortunately, the London police noticed his activities. He met the Assassin siblings, Jacob & Evie Frye when the twins caught him arguing with a policeman and acknowledged their endeavor in helping the London populace. Marx challenged the twins to provide assistance to those in need - the workers. The Fryes, particularly Evie, was eager to lend aid and kill the spies tailing Marx for him to avoid the police. With the threat removed, Marx arranged a meeting with his contacts.
Arriving before the meeting, Marx discovered one of his allies, Simon, betraying him and requested one of the twins to deliver the traitor to him. After scolding Simon he then thanked the Fryes for lending their support.
Much later, Marx requested further assistance from the siblings for finding proof that a factory abused its workers. Jacob and Evie ignited cotton bales located in the factory to test the foreman's concern for his workers.
Personality and characteristics
Karl Marx was a calm-minded and logical individual and, as the founder of the Marxism philosophy, a man of equality and justice for society. Marx showed great concern for the well-being of mistreated workers during the 19th century. He was no fan of corruption nor capitalism which was prevalent during his time.
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Marx with Jacob Frye
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