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Founding Congress at Eisenach

When
7–9 August 1869
Where
Eisenach, Saxony
Part of
Social Democratic Workers' Party founded at Eisenach

VDAV activists founded the SDAP in Eisenach from 7 to 9 August 1869, establishing a Marxist socialist party.

The congress took place in the city of Eisenach in Saxony. It was driven by the political radicalism of Bebel and Liebknecht, who sought to establish a more radical political party distinct from existing moderate associations. The event marked the official beginning of the SDAP's existence.

Sources

  1. Social Democratic Workers' Party of Germany Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
  2. August Bebel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  3. Wilhelm Liebknecht Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-13

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