Is Antonio Negri A-List?
NoC
No — Antonio Negri is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1969D$0.01M
Founds Potere Operaio
Negri founds Potere Operaio, a workerist political group.
1979F▼$0.01M
Arrested, Imprisoned in Italy
Arrested on terrorism-related charges, impacting his academic career.
1990D▲$0.05M+$0.04M
Exile in France
Exiled in France; begins academic work again.
2000B▲▲$0.2M+$0.15000000000000002M
*Empire* Published
Publication of *Empire* with Michael Hardt brings global recognition.
2009B$0.5M+$0.3M
*Multitude* Published
Publication of *Multitude* further solidified his status.
2023C▼$1M+$0.5M
Death in Paris
Negri dies in Paris, France in September 2023.
2026C$1M
Legacy of Autonomist Marxism
Negri's theories continue to influence autonomist and anti-globalization movements.
Last updated: February 25, 2026