deaths
August 5, 1895
Friedrich Engels, German philosopher (born 1820)
Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher, political theorist, journalist, and revolutionary socialist. He was also a businessman and Karl Marx's lifelong friend and closest collaborator, serving as the co-founder of Marxism.
August 5
August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 148 days remain until the end of the year.