Jenny Marx
English-born activist and daughter of Karl Marx (1855–1898)
1855 — 1898
Quick Facts
Profession
English-born activist and daughter of Karl Marx (1855–1898)
Born
January 16, 1855
Died
1898 (age ~43)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, translator
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in SohoDied in Sydenham
1855
Born in Soho (1855-01-16)
1898
Died in Sydenham
About
Jenny Julia Eleanor Marx, sometimes called Eleanor Aveling and known to her family as Tussy, was the English-born youngest daughter of Karl Marx. She was herself a socialist activist who sometimes worked as a literary translator. In March 1898, after discovering that her partner Edward Aveling had secretly married the previous year, she poisoned herself at the age of 43.
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Who is Jenny Marx?+
Jenny Julia Eleanor Marx, sometimes called Eleanor Aveling and known to her family as Tussy, was the English-born youngest daughter of Karl Marx. She was herself a socialist activist who sometimes worked as a literary translator. In March 1898, after discovering that her partner Edward Aveling had s
What does the name Jenny mean?+
The name Jenny means "A female given name.. Etymology: From y, historically as a hypochoristic form of Janet, Jane, etc. but now more often used as a diminutive of Jennifer. Rarely also a nickname of Genevieve (compare Genny, pronounced the same), Eugenia or Virginia (compare Ginny). Vanna in derivations from Jane etc. In senses related to inanimate objects, partially derived from the generic senses of Jane and partially an informal pronunciation of engine. Source required for the claim of "engine" here.". It is of English origin.
When was Jenny Marx born?+
Jenny Marx was born on January 16, 1855.
When did Jenny Marx die?+
Jenny Marx died in 1898, at approximately 43 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name.. Etymology: From y, historically as a hypochoristic form of Janet, Jane, etc. but now more often used as a diminutive of Jennifer. Rarely also a nickname of Genevieve (compare Genny, pronounced the same), Eugenia or Virginia (compare Ginny). Vanna in derivations from Jane etc. In senses related to inanimate objects, partially derived from the generic senses of Jane and partially an informal pronunciation of engine. Source required for the claim of "engine" here.
The name Jenny is of English origin, meaning "A female given name.. Etymology: From y, historically as a hypochoristic form of Janet, Jane, etc. but now more often used as a diminutive of Jennifer. Rarely also a nickname of Genevieve (compare Genny, pronounced the same), Eugenia or Virginia (compare Ginny). Vanna in derivations from Jane etc. In senses related to inanimate objects, partially derived from the generic senses of Jane and partially an informal pronunciation of engine. Source required for the claim of "engine" here.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Jenny — January 16, 1855
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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