Diego Abad de Santillán
Economist and author of 'La Lucha'
Born
May 20th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
October 18th, 1983
41 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Spain
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Born in 1897, contributed significantly to economic thought in Spain. Worked as a proponent of Marxist economics and was involved in leftist politics. Emigrated to France during the Spanish Civil War, where further developed economic theories and published numerous works that discussed the implications of socio-economic policies. Continued to influence economic discussions until his death.
Authored 'La Lucha'
Promoted Marxist economic theory
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