Jenny von Westphalen

German theatre critic and political activist (1814–1881)
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Jenny von Westphalen
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Jenny von Westphalen

Summary

Jenny von Westphalen is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Salzwedel[2]. She was born on February 12, 1814[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on December 2, 1881[5]. She worked as a sociologist[6] and politician[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Jenny von Westphalen's place of birth was Salzwedel[2].
  • Jenny von Westphalen passed away in London[4].
  • Jenny von Westphalen was born on February 12, 1814[3].
  • Jenny von Westphalen died on December 2, 1881[5].
  • Jenny von Westphalen is buried at Highgate Cemetery[9].
  • Jenny von Westphalen is buried at Tomb of Karl Marx[10].
  • Jenny von Westphalen's father was Ludwig von Westphalen[11].
  • Jenny von Westphalen's mother was Caroline Heubel[12].
  • Jenny von Westphalen was married to Karl Marx[13].
  • A child of Jenny von Westphalen was Jenny Longuet[14].
  • A child of Jenny von Westphalen was Laura Marx[15].
  • A child of Jenny von Westphalen was Eleanor Marx[16].
  • A child of Jenny von Westphalen was Edgar Marx[17].
  • A child of Jenny von Westphalen was Heinrich Edward Guy Marx[18].
  • A child of Jenny von Westphalen was Jenny Evelin Francis Marx[19].
  • Jenny von Westphalen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[20].
  • Jenny von Westphalen worked as a sociologist[6].
  • Jenny von Westphalen worked as a politician[7].
  • Jenny von Westphalen is recorded as female[21].
  • Jenny von Westphalen's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jenny von Westphalen's Commons category is recorded as Jenny Marx[23].
  • Jenny von Westphalen's archives at is recorded as Archiv der sozialen Demokratie[24].
  • The cause of death was liver cancer[25].
  • Jenny von Westphalen's family name is recorded as Marx[26].
  • Jenny von Westphalen's given name is recorded as Jenny[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Salzwedel[2], Jenny von Westphalen… she was born on February 12, 1814[3]. Her father was Ludwig von Westphalen[11]. Her mother was Caroline Heubel[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6] and politician[7].

Personal Life

Jenny von Westphalen was married to Karl Marx[13]. Children include Jenny Longuet[14], a politician[28], 1844–1883[29], of France[30]; Laura Marx[15], a militant[31], 1845–1911[32], of Kingdom of Prussia[33], specialised in activism[34]; Eleanor Marx[16], a social activist[35], 1855–1898[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37], specialised in literary translator[38]; Edgar Marx[17], 1847–1855[39]; Heinrich Edward Guy Marx[18], 1849–1850[40]; and Jenny Evelin Francis Marx[19], 1851–1852[41].

Death and Burial

Jenny von Westphalen died on December 2, 1881[5]. She passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[25]. Recorded place of burial include Highgate Cemetery[9] and Tomb of Karl Marx[10].

Why It Matters

Jenny von Westphalen has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Jenny von Westphalen born?

Jenny von Westphalen's place of birth was Salzwedel[2].

Where did Jenny von Westphalen die?

Jenny von Westphalen died in London[4].

Who were Jenny von Westphalen's parents?

Jenny von Westphalen's father was Ludwig von Westphalen[11]. Jenny von Westphalen's mother was Caroline Heubel[12].

Who was Jenny von Westphalen married to?

Jenny von Westphalen's spouses include Karl Marx[13].

What did Jenny von Westphalen do for work?

Jenny von Westphalen worked as sociologist[6] and politician[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Secret Re-burial of Karl Marx In London. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Secret Re-burial of Karl Marx In London. wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Wegbereiterinnen, Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7
    Occupation sociologist, politician
    Mother Caroline Heubel
    Cause of death liver cancer
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