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Lassalle

American  
[luh-sal, lah-sahl] / ləˈsæl, lɑˈsɑl /

noun

  1. Ferdinand 1825–64, German socialist and writer.


Lassalle British  
/ laˈsal /

noun

  1. Ferdinand (ˈfɛrdinant). 1825–64, German socialist and writer: a founder of the first German workers' political party (1863), which later became the Social Democratic Party

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The most committed Wagnerite among Marx’s contemporaries was Ferdinand Lassalle, the founder of the General German Workers’ Association party.

From The Guardian Sep. 17, 2020

Small independent presidential candidate Jean Lassalle, a lawmaker with centrist views, denounced Le Pen’s “disgraceful” remarks.

From Seattle Times Apr. 10, 2017

Designed by Richard Lassalle, the home is a visual paean to stultification, down to the outdated beige cradle phone.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2015

He provided a list of grower champagnes to seek out, with some names that are familiar and highly esteemed today, including Paul Bara, J. Lassalle, Pierre Peters, Camille Savès, Jacques Selosse and Jean Vesselle.

From Washington Post Jan. 3, 2015

They thus threw aside the last shred of the practical policy of Lassalle, and stood out thenceforth as a party of international revolution.

From Contemporary Socialism by Rae, John

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