Karl Marx (1818-1883) Karl Marx is a German philosopher and most important figure in socialist history. Marx is known as a Communist, but should be known for his great philosophy. He also is said to be the founder of economic history and sociology. The name Karl Marx instantly brings to mind different ideas. We all associate him with communism, so he's something of a misunderstood figure in the U.S. Many people instantly disagree with …showed first 75 words of 537 total…

…showed last 75 words of 537 total…considered Marx a great economic theoretician. He spent the rest of his life in dire poverty. Several of Marx’s children died. One of those who died was Edgar, his only son. One of his daughters reached adult life. The third one died from suicide. Marx then died on March 14, 1883. He was buried at Highgate Cemetery. Marx was in the end respected as a very inspiring German philosopher and most important figure in socialist history.