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Karl Liebknecht: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born August 13, 1871 • Leipzig • Germany
Died January 15, 1919 (aged 47) • Berlin • Germany
Founder Spartacus League
Political Affiliation Communist Party of Germany
Notable Family Members father Wilhelm Liebknecht
Role In German Revolution (1918–19)

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