Franz Mehring

Franz Mehring (1846-1919) was a German historian, sociologist, and prominent Marxist theorist, known for his influential writings on German socialism and his biographical work on Karl Marx. As a leading figure in the left wing of German social democracy, Mehring played a significant role in the founding of the Spartacus League and the Communist Party of Germany, contributing to the evolution of Marxist thought in the early 20th century.