August Becker (socialist)

In his later years he emigrated to the United States of America, where he worked as a journalist until the time of his death.

[1] In his youth he studied theology for a brief time before being introduced to socialist ideas and turning his activity towards that realm.

[1] Becker's political activity brought him into conflict with the law, and he was subsequently arrested and imprisoned for four years.

[1] Following his release, Becker emigrated to Geneva, Switzerland, where he published political pamphlets as well as articles for the radical press.

[1] There he published a political journal and was elected a member of the parliament for the Central German state of Hesse.