Leon Trotsky
Political theorist and Red Army founder
Born
1879
146 years ago
Died
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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