Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann
Danish politician
Died when: 57 years 218 days (691 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann (13 July 1724 – 16 February 1782) was a German-born merchant, banker, nobleman, planter and politician.During the Seven Years' War, he speculated heavily on currency debasement in close association with his business partner Abel Seyler.
After supporting Denmark–Norway as the head of the banking system in Denmark, he was rewarded by becoming a member of the Danish nobility.
Eventually, he became a plantation owner (and slave owner) and Danish finance minister.From 1774 onwards, von Schimmelmann was involved in the project of digging the Eider Canal.
He died in 1782.
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