Leon Trotsky
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Leon Trotsky
Summary
Leon Trotsky is a human[1]. He was born in Bereslavka[2]. He was born on October 26, 1879[3]. He died in Coyoacán[4]. He died on August 21, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], autobiographer[8], philosopher[9], and revolutionary[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Leon Trotsky was born in Bereslavka[2].
- Leon Trotsky died in Coyoacán[4].
- Leon Trotsky was born on October 26, 1879[3].
- Leon Trotsky died on August 21, 1940[5].
- Leon Trotsky is buried at Grave of Leon Trotsky and Natalia Sedova[12].
- Burial took place at Coyoacán[13].
- Leon Trotsky's father was David Bronstein[14].
- Leon Trotsky's mother was Anna Bronstein[15].
- Leon Trotsky was married to Natalia Sedova[16].
- Among Leon Trotsky's spouses was Aleksandra Sokolovskaya[17].
- A child of Leon Trotsky was Sergei Sedov[18].
- A child of Leon Trotsky was Zinaida Volkova[19].
- A child of Leon Trotsky was Lev Sedov[20].
- A child of Leon Trotsky was Nina Nevelson[21].
- Leon Trotsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[22].
- Leon Trotsky held citizenship in Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic[23].
- Leon Trotsky held citizenship in Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic[24].
- Leon Trotsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[25].
- Leon Trotsky held citizenship in Mexico[26].
- Leon Trotsky is identified as part of the Ukrainian Jews ethnic group[27].
- Leon Trotsky is identified as part of the Russian Jews ethnic group[28].
- Leon Trotsky's professions included politician[6].
- Leon Trotsky worked as a diplomat[7].
- Leon Trotsky's professions included autobiographer[8].
- Leon Trotsky's professions included philosopher[9].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Bereslavka[2], Leon Trotsky… he was born on October 26, 1879[3]. His father was David Bronstein[14]. His mother was Anna Bronstein[15]. Ethnic identities include Ukrainian Jews[27] and Russian Jews[28].
Education
Leon Trotsky's education included a stint at Q124758082[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], autobiographer[8], philosopher[9], revolutionary[10], and military personnel[30]. Positions held include People's Commissar[31], a public office[32], in Soviet Union[33]; Member of the Russian Constituent Assembly[34]; Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee[35], a historical position[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1917[38]; People's Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs of the RSFSR[39]; and People's Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs[40], a historical position[41], in Soviet Union[42], founded in 1923[43].
Recognition
Leon Trotsky received the Order of the Red Banner[44].
Personal Life
Spouses include Natalia Sedova[16], a politician[45], 1882–1962[46], of Russian Empire[47] and Aleksandra Sokolovskaya[17], a politician[48], 1872–1938[49], of Russian Empire[50]. Children include Sergei Sedov[18], an engineer[51], 1908–1937[52], of Soviet Union[53]; Zinaida Volkova[19], a politician[54], 1901–1933[55], of Russian Empire[56]; Lev Sedov[20], a politician[57], 1906–1938[58], of Russian Empire[59]; and Nina Nevelson[21], a politician[60], 1902–1928[61], of Russian Empire[62]. Political affiliations include Russian Social Democratic Labour Party[63], a political party[64], in Russian Empire[65], founded in 1898[66], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[67]; Communist Party of the Soviet Union[68], a communist party[69], in Russian Empire[70], founded in 1898[71], headquartered in Moscow[72]; Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (bolshevik)[73], a political party[74], in Russian Empire[75], founded in 1917[76]; and Social Democratic Party of Switzerland[77], a political party[78], in Switzerland[79], founded in 1888[80], headquartered in Bern[81].
Death and Burial
Leon Trotsky died on August 21, 1940[5]. He passed away in Coyoacán[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[82]. Recorded place of burial include Grave of him and Natalia Sedova[12] and Coyoacán[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Leon Trotsky include Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex[83], Khodynka Aerodrome[84], Gatchina[85], and Trotskyism[86].
Why It Matters
Leon Trotsky has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 271 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
He has been cited as an influence by Raya Dunayevskaya[88], a philosopher[89], 1910–1987[90], of United States[91], specialised in philosophy[92]; Christopher Hitchens[93], a journalist[94], 1949–2011[95], of United Kingdom[96], awarded the Richard Dawkins Award[97]; and Jaume Roures[98], a film producer[99], b. 1950[100], of Spain[101], awarded the Goya Award for Best Film[102].
He is credited with the discovery of Trotskyism[103], a political ideology[104]. Works attributed to him include Stalin[105], a literary work[106], founded in 1938[107]; Terrorism and Communism[108], a literary work[109], founded in 1919[110]; Transitional Program[111], a programme[112]; The Revolution Betrayed[113], a written work[114], founded in 1936[115]; Manifesto for an Independent Revolutionary Art[116]; and History of the Russian Revolution[117]. Entities named for him include Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex[83], Khodynka Aerodrome[84], Gatchina[85], and Trotskyism[86].
FAQs
Where was Leon Trotsky born?
Born in Bereslavka[2], Leon Trotsky…
Where did Leon Trotsky die?
Leon Trotsky passed away in Coyoacán[4].
Who were Leon Trotsky's parents?
Leon Trotsky's father was David Bronstein[14]. Leon Trotsky's mother was Anna Bronstein[15].
Who was Leon Trotsky married to?
Leon Trotsky's spouses include Natalia Sedova[16] and Aleksandra Sokolovskaya[17].
What did Leon Trotsky do for work?
Leon Trotsky worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], autobiographer[8], philosopher[9], and revolutionary[10].
Where did Leon Trotsky go to school?
Leon Trotsky was educated at Q124758082[29].
What awards did Leon Trotsky receive?
Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[44].
Who did Leon Trotsky influence?
Leon Trotsky has been cited as an influence by Raya Dunayevskaya[88], Christopher Hitchens[93], and Jaume Roures[98].
What did Leon Trotsky discover?
Leon Trotsky is credited as discoverer of Trotskyism[103].