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Wilhelm Liebknecht: Quick Facts

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Born March 29, 1826 • Giessen • Germany
Died August 7, 1900 (aged 74) • Berlin • Germany
Founder Social Democratic Party of Germany
Political Affiliation Social Democratic Party of Germany
Notable Family Members son Karl Liebknecht

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