Paul Lafargue
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Summary
Paul Lafargue was born on January 15, 1842[1], in Santiago de Cuba[2]. He died on November 26, 1911[3], in Draveil[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], economist[7], essayist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,621 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[11], Grave of Lafargue[12]
- Spouse: Laura Marx[13]
- Child: Charles Étienne Lafargue[14]
- Country of citizenship: France[15]
- Native language: French[16]
- Occupation: literary critic[17], philosopher[18]
- Position held: Member of parliament for the North[19]
- Educated at: University of Paris[20]
- Notable work: The Right to be Lazy[21]
- Member of: International Workingmen's Association[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: French Section of the Workers' International[24], French Workers' Party[25], Socialist Party of France[26]
- Commons category: Paul Lafargue[27]
- Archives at: International Institute of Social History[28], La contemporaine[29], Archiv der sozialen Demokratie[30]
- Cause of death: poison[31]
- Family name: Lafargue[32]
- Given name: Paul[33]
- Significant event: funeral[34]
- Work location: Paris[35]
- Manner of death: suicide[36]
- Described by source: Marxists Internet Archive[37], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[40], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[42]
- Commons Creator page: Paul Lafargue[43]
- Name in native language: Paul Lafargue[44]
Why It Matters
Paul Lafargue has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include The Right to be Lazy[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was Paul Lafargue born?
Paul Lafargue was born in Santiago de Cuba[2].
Where did Paul Lafargue die?
Paul Lafargue passed away in Draveil[4].
Who was Paul Lafargue married to?
Paul Lafargue's spouses include Laura Marx[13].
What did Paul Lafargue do for work?
Paul Lafargue worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], economist[7], essayist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Paul Lafargue go to school?
Paul Lafargue was educated at University of Paris[20].