Victor V. Debs
American labor and political leader (1855–1926)
1855 — 1926
Quick Facts
Profession
American labor and political leader (1855–1926)
Born
November 5, 1855
Died
1926 (age ~71)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician, trade unionist
United StatesBorn in Terre HauteDied in Elmhurst
1855
Born in Terre Haute (1855-11-05)
1879
Positionmunicipal clerk (1879–1883)
1885
Positionmember of the Indiana House of Representatives (1885–1887)
1926
Died in Elmhurst
About
Eugene Victor Debs was an American socialist activist and trade unionist. He was one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and a five-time candidate of the Socialist Party of America for President of the United States; through his presidential candidacies as well as his work with labor movements, Debs eventually became one of the best-known socialists living in the United States.
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Who is Victor V. Debs?+
Eugene Victor Debs was an American socialist activist and trade unionist. He was one of the founding members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and a five-time candidate of the Socialist Party of America for President of the United States; through his presidential candidacies as well as hi
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor V. Debs born?+
Victor V. Debs was born on November 5, 1855.
When did Victor V. Debs die?+
Victor V. Debs died in 1926, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — November 5, 1855
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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