Leon Trotsky (1879-1940) was a prominent figure in the Russian Revolution and a key leader of the Bolshevik Party. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the Soviet Union and the early years of Soviet power.
Leon Trotsky was born at the same time as Will Rogers
born on November 07, 1879
Leon Trotsky
Russian Marxist revolutionary, political theorist and politician
born on November 04, 1879 (d. 1935)
Will Rogers
merican stage and film actor, vaudeville performer, cowboy, humorist, newspaper columnist, and social commentator from Oklahoma9 months before their birth, two (2) engineers delivered important technology.
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Mosley Street in Newcastle upon Tyne (England) becomes the world's first public highway to be lit by the electric incandescent light bulb invented by Joseph Swan
It happened on 3 February, 1879
Featuring: Joseph Swan.
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At a meeting of the Royal Canadian Institute, engineer and inventor Sandford Fleming first proposes the global adoption of standard time.
It happened on 8 February, 1879
Featuring: Sandford Fleming.
born on October 31, 1828
Joseph Swan
English physicist, chemist, and inventor
born on January 07, 1827
Sandford Fleming
Scottish Canadian engineer and inventorTrotsky’s impact on history stems from his significant contributions as a military leader, revolutionary theorist, and skilled orator. He organized and led the Red Army during the Russian Civil War, which secured the victory of the Bolsheviks and consolidated their power. His strategic military decisions were instrumental in defending the Bolshevik government against various opposition forces.
As a Marxist thinker, Trotsky developed the concept of “permanent revolution,” which argued for the international spread of socialist revolution as opposed to building socialism within a single country. His ideas clashed with those of Joseph Stalin, leading to a power struggle within the Communist Party.
Ultimately, Trotsky lost the power struggle against Stalin and was expelled from the Soviet Union in 1929. He spent the rest of his life in exile, continuing to criticize Stalin and advocate for a more democratic and internationalist form of socialism.
Leon Trotsky’s impact on history is marked by his role in the Russian Revolution, his military leadership, and his contributions to Marxist theory. He remains a significant figure in the study of revolutionary movements and political ideologies.
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