Hjalmar Schacht
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Hjalmar Schacht was born on January 22, 1877, in Tinglev Municipality[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and died on June 3, 1970, in Munich[1][5][6][8]. He was an economist, banker, and politician[1][9] who practiced Protestantism.
Schacht was educated at Kiel University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums, and the University of Paris. His professional career included employment at the Reichsbank from 1923 to the present[9] and at Dresdner Bank from 1908 to the present[9].
He was married to Manci Schacht[10].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ostfriedhof[9]
- Spouse: Manci Schacht[10]
- Child: Inge Schacht[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Employer: Reichsbank[13], Dresdner Bank[14]
- Educated at: Kiel University[15], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums[17], University of Paris[18], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], Leipzig University[20]
- Award received: Golden Party Badge[21]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[22], freemasonry[23]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: German Democratic Party[26], Nazi Party[27], Aktionsgemeinschaft Unabhängiger Deutscher[28]
- Named after: Horace Greeley[29]
- Commons category: Hjalmar Schacht[30]
- Honorific prefix: Doctor[31]
- Family name: Schacht[32]
- Given name: Hjalmar (given name)[33], Horace[34]
- Depicted by: The Moneyman Behind The Nazis[35]
- Described by source: Hamburg Biographies[36]
- Participant in: Secret Meeting of 20 February 1933[37], International Military Tribunal[38], Flick Trial[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40], German[41]
- Name in native language: Hjalmar Schacht[42]
- Place of detention: Ravensbrück concentration camp[43]
Why It Matters
Hjalmar Schacht has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He is credited with the discovery of Rentenmark[46], a currency[47], in Weimar Republic[48].
FAQs
Where was Hjalmar Schacht born?
Hjalmar Schacht's place of birth was Tinglev Municipality[2].
Where did Hjalmar Schacht die?
Hjalmar Schacht passed away in Munich[4].
Who was Hjalmar Schacht married to?
Hjalmar Schacht's spouses include Manci Schacht[10].
What did Hjalmar Schacht do for work?
Hjalmar Schacht worked as an economist[5], banker[6], and politician[7].
Where did Hjalmar Schacht go to school?
Hjalmar Schacht was educated at Kiel University[15], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums[17], and University of Paris[18].
What awards did Hjalmar Schacht receive?
Honors received include Golden Party Badge[21].
What did Hjalmar Schacht discover?
Hjalmar Schacht is credited as discoverer of Rentenmark[46].