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Paul Lafargue — Age & Birthday

Born: 15 January 1842 · Died: 26 November 1911 · Age at death: 69

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Paul Lafargue died aged 69. He was born on 15 January 1842 and died on 26 November 1911.

French political writer and activist who wrote The Right to Be Lazy

Did you know?He was the son-in-law of Karl Marx, having married his daughter Laura in London while living there as a political refugee.

Paul Lafargue (French:; 15 January 1842 – 25 November 1911) was a Cuban-born French political writer, economist, journalist, literary critic, and activist. His best known work is The Right to Be Lazy.

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Age at death: 69
Years since death: 114

Born: January 15, 1842 · Santiago de Cuba
Died: November 26, 1911
Cause of death: Poison
Nationality: French
Known for: Literature, Media, Activism

Family

Spouse: Laura Marx
Child: Charles Étienne Lafargue

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