Researching Leo Marx
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The name Leo means "A Lion" and is of Latin origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Leo Marx and the Marx Family Tree
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Leo Marx
Leo Marx (born November 15, 1919) is a Professor of the History and Philosophy of Science Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is known for his works in the field of American studies. Dr Marx studies the relationship between technology and culture in 19th and 20th century America. He graduated from Harvard University with a BA in history and literature in 1941 and a PhD in the history of American civilization in 1950 Marx was awarded Guggenheim Fellowships in 1961 and 1965. Marx turned 100 in November 2019. He taught at the University of Minnesota and at Amherst College before joining the faculty of MIT in 1976, where he has remained since. His intellectual work is associated with John William Ward.
Source: Leo Marx, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like Marx
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
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