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.
