Karl Marx
Most people have heard of Karl Marx. Some may even have read his writings, the most well-known of which are ‘The Communist Manifesto’ (1848) and ‘Das Kapital’ (1867-1894)
Marx and his wife had seven children, of whom only three survived into adulthood. One rather endearing trait was that all his daughters were given the first name of Jenny, in honour of his wife.
His imposing tomb in Highgate Cemetery in London, in an area reserved for atheists, bears the engraved message, ‘Workers of All Lands Unite’, often misquoted as ‘Workers of the World Unite.’
From left: Chico, Harpo and Groucho (seated).
Above two images courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Though he was one of nine children there is no truth in the belief that Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Gummo and Zeppo were in any way related to him. However, he had a sister who is remembered at the start of every race in the Olympics, indeed of every race ever run. From early childhood, children will have been apprised of her name. Like her famous brother, Onya will never be forgotten.
I'd never heard about the Marx brothers being related - and reading it made me smile. The last bit made me laugh out loud! xx
ReplyDeleteA little licence with the truth goes a long way . . . x
DeleteOnya, haha.
ReplyDeleteTesting the gullible . . . ;-)
DeleteOnya Marx. It took a minute!
ReplyDeleteWhile living in Highgate (from 1994-9) I learnt that two of my ancestors were buried in the cemetery in the 1860s. Their presence is less prominently marked than the Karl Marx grave.
Cheers, Gail.
Does that give you permission to join them in due course?Highgate Cemetery is a fascinating place, some memorials rather run down in parts. People take picnics there.
DeleteOnya Marx! Ha Ha. I have heard of Karl Marx, but never read any of his books.
ReplyDeleteLikewise.
DeleteOnya Marx :-) It took a while to sink in though! xxx
ReplyDelete;-) x x x
ReplyDeleteOkay. You got me. I heard the joke before, but your factual discussion of 'Marx' caused me to fall for it yet again. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThe old ones are the best ones :-)
ReplyDeleteOnya Marx. You had me thinking before I got it!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you have to say these things out loud . . .
DeleteLOL LOL LOL Onya Marx... and I'm still laughing.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Happy to please:-)
DeleteI didn't get it, dumb Swede that I am. You have heard of Dumb Swedes, I imagine. So called because they were too honest and taken advantage of when their ships arrived in the United States back in the day.
ReplyDeleteThat's unkind and I'd never heard of it. I know I wouldn't understand jokes in a language not my own and why would you know 'On your (onya) marks' at the beginning of a race since you wouldn't say that in Sweden? At least you speak (at least) two languages fluently. Most Brits can't even speak their own!
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