Karl Marx's Milestones

Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, and revolutionary, co-author of the Communist Manifesto, whose theories on capitalism and socialism profoundly influenced global politics and economics.
1818

Birth

Karl Marx was born in Trier, Prussia (now Germany), to Heinrich Marx and Henriette Pressburg.

Family May 5, 1818
1830

Early education

Attended Trier High School, excelling in humanities.

Education April 1, 1830 - September 1, 1835
1835

University studies

Studied law at the University of Bonn and philosophy at the University of Berlin.

Education October 1, 1835 - March 1, 1841
1841

Doctorate in Philosophy

Received a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Jena.

Achievement April 15, 1841
1842

Journalism in Cologne

Worked as editor of the Rheinische Zeitung, advocating for political reform.

Career October 15, 1842 - March 31, 1843
1843

Marriage to Jenny von Westphalen

Married Jenny von Westphalen in Bad Kreuznach, Germany.

Relationship June 19, 1843

Exile to Paris

Moved to Paris, where he met Friedrich Engels and deepened his socialist views.

Location October 1, 1843 - February 1, 1845
1845

Expelled from France

Expelled from France for his political activities; moved to Brussels.

Other February 1, 1845
1848

Co-authored Communist Manifesto

Co-authored 'The Communist Manifesto' with Friedrich Engels.

Achievement February 21, 1848

Revolutions of 1848

Participated in revolutionary activities across Europe; expelled from several countries.

Other March 1, 1848 - June 1, 1849
1849

Moved to London

Moved to London, where he lived in poverty but continued his writing and activism.

Location August 1, 1849
1867

Published 'Das Kapital'

Published the first volume of 'Das Kapital,' his major economic work.

Achievement September 14, 1867
1883

Death

Karl Marx died in London, leaving a profound impact on global politics and economics.

Other March 14, 1883