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Franz Erdmann Mehring (27 February 1846 – 28 January 1919) was a German communist historian, literary and art critic, philosopher, and revolutionary socialist politician who was a senior member of the Spartacus League during the German Revolution of 1918–1919. He authored Karl Marx: The Story of His Life (1918), which was long considered the classical biography of Marx.

Quick facts about Franz Mehring

  • Full name: Franz Mehring
  • Born: 1846-02-27
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q18806

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Who is Franz Mehring?

Franz Erdmann Mehring (27 February 1846 – 28 January 1919) was a German communist historian, literary and art critic, philosopher, and revolutionary socialist politician who was a senior member of the Spartacus League during the German Revolution of 1918–1919.

What nationality is Franz Mehring?

Franz Mehring is Germany.

When was Franz Mehring born?

Franz Mehring was born on 1846-02-27.

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