Daniel De Leon
Curaçaoan-American journalist and politician
Born
December 14th, 1852
172 years ago
Died
1914
111 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Born in Curaçao, pursued a career in journalism and politics in the United States. Contributed to the socialist movement through writings and edited important publications. Worked to establish the Socialist Labor Party and was an influential figure in the American labor movement, focusing on workers' rights and social justice. His advocacy for socialist policies shaped discussions around labor organization in the early 20th century.
Edited the 'The People' newspaper
Founded the Socialist Labor Party
Advocated for workers' rights
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