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Eleanor Marx

Eleanor Marx (1855-1898) was a British political activist, a prominent socialist, and the daughter of Karl Marx. She played a key role in promoting Marxist ideas and advocating for workers' rights and women's suffrage. Eleanor worked tirelessly alongside her father and later became involved in labor movements, helping to establish the first British labor union for shop assistants. She also translated and published many of Karl Marx's works, making them accessible to a wider audience. Her contributions to socialism and feminism were significant, as she fought for social justice and equality throughout her life.