Karl Marx's Milestones
Birth
Karl Marx was born in Trier, Prussia (now Germany), to Heinrich Marx and Henriette Pressburg.
Early education
Attended Trier High School, excelling in humanities.
University studies
Studied law at the University of Bonn and philosophy at the University of Berlin.
Doctorate in Philosophy
Received a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Jena.
Journalism in Cologne
Worked as editor of the Rheinische Zeitung, advocating for political reform.
Marriage to Jenny von Westphalen
Married Jenny von Westphalen in Bad Kreuznach, Germany.
Exile to Paris
Moved to Paris, where he met Friedrich Engels and deepened his socialist views.
Expelled from France
Expelled from France for his political activities; moved to Brussels.
Co-authored Communist Manifesto
Co-authored 'The Communist Manifesto' with Friedrich Engels.
Revolutions of 1848
Participated in revolutionary activities across Europe; expelled from several countries.
Moved to London
Moved to London, where he lived in poverty but continued his writing and activism.
Published 'Das Kapital'
Published the first volume of 'Das Kapital,' his major economic work.
Death
Karl Marx died in London, leaving a profound impact on global politics and economics.