Carlos Marighella

ModernRevolutionaryBrazil1911 — 1969

Brazilian urban guerrilla theorist killed by police.

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Quick Facts

Born

1911

Died

1969

Country

Brazil

Era

Modern

Occupation

Revolutionary

Score Overview

Military (10%)36

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)67

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)57

Total Score50.5

Carlos Marighella — Complete Timeline

1932 AD

Joined the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB)Political Action◆ Major

Marighella joined the PCB as a young activist, quickly rising through the ranks. He became a leading figure in the party's anti-fascist and anti-imperialist campaigns.

CommunismPCBActivism

Impact: national

1936 AD

Imprisoned and Tortured by the Vargas RegimePolitical Action◆ Major

Marighella was arrested for his communist activities and subjected to torture in prison. He was held for several years, an experience that radicalized him and deepened his commitment to armed struggle.

Political PrisonerTortureRepression

Impact: nationaltragic

1967 AD

Expelled from the PCB and Founded the ALNPolitical Action◆ Major

Marighella was expelled from the PCB for advocating armed struggle against the military dictatorship. He then founded the A

GuerrillaArmed StruggleALN

Impact: nationaldestructive

1969 AD

Published the 'Minimanual of the Urban Guerrilla'Cultural◆ Major

Marighella wrote the 'Minimanual of the Urban Guerrilla', a tactical guide for urban insurgency. The manual was widely circulated among leftist groups worldwide, influencing guerrilla movements in Latin America and beyond.

Guerrilla WarfareTheoryInsurgency

Impact: global

Killed in a Police AmbushOther◆ Major

Marighella was shot and killed by police in a pre-planned ambush in S

DeathMartyrRepression

Impact: nationaltragic