Leon Trotsky

Political theorist and Red Army founder

Leon Trotsky - Political theorist and Red Army founder
Born

1879
146 years ago

Died

August 21st, 1940
85 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Russia

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A Russian revolutionary and theorist, played a key role in the Bolshevik Revolution. Served as the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs and later as the founder and commander of the Red Army during the Russian Civil War. Advocated for permanent revolution and opposed the rise of Stalin. Exiled from the Soviet Union in 1929, continued to be an influential Marxist thinker and critic of Stalinism until his assassination in Mexico City in 1940.

Founded the Red Army

Played a significant role in the Bolshevik Revolution

Authored numerous works on Marxist theory

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