Friedrich Engels Rank
About Friedrich Engels
German philosopher, political scientist, historian and businessman Friedrich Engels is widely known for co-developing the theory of Marxism with fellow German philosopher and economist Karl Marx. Born into a wealthy textile mill-owning family, he veered from the norm when he became fascinated by German philosopher, Hegel’s thoughts and began to form his own “unconventional” opinions about people’s ways of life.
Family Life
He was born to Elisabeth Franziska Mauritia von Haar and Friedrich Engels Sr. He was raised in Barmen. In his early twenties, he was sent to work in his family’s mill in Salford, Manchester, England. He met Mary Burns, an Irish working-class woman with whom he had a romantic relationship, which spanned twenty years. It ended with her 1863 death.
Popular Works
He co-authored “The Holy Family” with Karl Marx in 1844. On his own, he wrote “The Peasant War in Germany” and “Socialism: Utopian and Scientific”.
Friedrich Engels Rank
F.A.Q. about Friedrich Engels
When is his birthday?
Friedrich Engels' birthday is on November 28, 1820.
In how many days is his birthday?
Friedrich's birthday is in 194 days
How old was Friedrich when he died?
He was 74 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 5, 1895.
How old would he be today?
Friedrich Engels would be 201 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Friedrich from?
He was born in Wuppertal, Germany.
Friedrich Engels' Popularity
Friedrich Engels was a famous German philosopher, who was born on November 28, 1820. As a person born on this date, Friedrich Engels is listed in our database as the 23rd most popular celebrity for the day (November 28) and the 3rd most popular for the year (1820).
People born on November 28 fall under the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. Friedrich Engels is the 700th most popular Sagittarius.
Aside from information specific to Friedrich Engels' birthday, Friedrich Engels is the 88th most famous German.
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