Marx Family: Biography

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Paul Lafargue

Born: 1842

Died: 1911

Physician. French socialist and author of several works on the history of Marxism. One of founders of the French workers' party in 1879. Member of the International Working Men's Association (First International) -- he was corresponding secretary for Spain between 1866-68. Was co-founder of the sections in France, Spain and Portugal. Married Laura Marx, thus son-in-law to Karl Marx.