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Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann

Danish politician (1724-1782)

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About Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann

Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann was a German-born Danish merchant, banker and politician. He was the largest Danish slave owner and slave trader, owning over 1,000 slaves in his plantations in the Danish-owned West Indies. He became one of the absolute richest people in Denmark and, among other things, owned the Odd Fellow Palace. 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 Danish finance minister. From 1774 onwards, von Schimmelmann was involved in the project of digging the Eider Canal. He died in 1782.

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by Stefano Torelli via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

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Occupation: economist, publisher, banker, diplomat
Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark
Born: July 13, 1724
Died: February 15, 1782

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