Wilhelm Liebknecht

1826 - 1900

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movement: free-thought

country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Empire

languages spoken, written or signed: German

educated at: University of Giessen, University of Marburg, Humboldt University of Berlin

occupation: politician, journalist, peace activist, revolutionary, writer

position held: Member of the Landtag of Saxony, member of the Reichstag of the German Empire, member of the Reichstag of the North German Confederation, Member of the Customs Parliament

Wilhelm Martin Philipp Christian Ludwig Liebknecht (German pronunciation: [ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈliːpknɛçt] ; 29 March 1826 – 7 August 1900) was a German socialist and one of the principal founders of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). His political career was a pioneering project combining Marxist revolutionary theory with practical legal political activity. Under his leadership, the SPD grew from a tiny sect to become Germany's largest political party. He was the father of Karl Liebknecht and Theodor Liebknecht. Source: Wikipedia (en)