Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann

Danish politician

Date of Birth: 13-Jul-1724

Place of Birth: Demmin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Date of Death: 16-Feb-1782

Profession: politician, economist, diplomat, banker, publisher

Nationality: Denmark

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann

  • Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann (13 July 1724 – 16 February 1782) was a German merchant, forgerer and banker during the Seven Years' War, speculating heavily on currency debasement in close association with his business partner Abel Seyler.
  • After supporting the Danish king as the head of the Danish bank, he was rewarded, became a nobleman, plantation owner and finance minister.
  • From 1774 he was involved in the project of digging the Eider Canal.

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