Who Was He: German philosopher, historian and political economist, founder of Marxism. Career Highlights: The Communist Manifesto (1847), Capital (3 vols, 1867, 1885, 1894) and The Critique of the Gotha Programme (1875). Marx is frequently voted one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, whose ideas shaped the political landscape of Europe and who was instrumental in the founding of the modern social sciences. Context of Last Words: After the death of his wife Jenny in 1881, Marx developed a catarrh which eventually developed into the bronchitis and pleurisy that would kill him. He died surrounding by his family and close friend Friedrich Engels, who ensured the publication of the later volumes of Capital. Last Words: Go on, get out last words are for fools who havent said enough. Point taken. ----- Heres a few honourable mentions that didnt quite make the 10. Leave your own selections in the comments below: Honourable Mentions Winston Churchill (1874-1965): Im just so bored with it all Salvador Dali (1904-89): Where is my clock? Walt Disney (1901-66): Kurt Russell W. C. Fields: (1880-1946): Goddamn the whole fucking world and everyone in it except you, Carlotta! John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946): I should have drunk more champagne Oscar Wilde (1854-1900): Either the wallpaper goes or I do
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