Political activist and trade unionist JB Marks dies

Updated: 22 Aug 2019

Political activist and trade unionist JB Marks dies

John Beaver (JB) Marks, teacher, trade unionist and political activist who identified himself as an African though he was of Coloured descent, died in Moscow.

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Political activist and trade unionist JB Marks dies. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012180

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South African History Online. "Political activist and trade unionist JB Marks dies." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012180.