Alexandre Lamfalussy

central banker, economist (1929–2015)
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Alexandre Lamfalussy was born on April 26, 1929, in Kapuvár [1][2][3]. He held citizenship in both Hungary and Belgium . Lamfalussy died on May 9, 2015, in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve [1][2][3].

His professional roles included economist, banker, and university teacher . He was employed by Yale University . His work focused on the fields of central banking, economics, and the euro [4].

Lamfalussy received numerous honors, including being named a Commander of the Legion of Honour and receiving the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany [5][6][7][8]. He was also awarded the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary [5][6][7][8]. Additionally, he earned honorary doctorates from Sciences Po, the University of Lyon-II, and the University of Economics in Bratislava [5][6][7][8].

Alexandre Lamfalussy

Summary

Alexandre Lamfalussy is a human[1]. Born in Kapuvár[2], he… he was born on April 26, 1929[3]. He died in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve[4]. He died on May 9, 2015[5]. He worked as an economist[6], banker[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexandre Lamfalussy was born in Kapuvár[2].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy died in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve[4].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy was born on April 26, 1929[3].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy died on May 9, 2015[5].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy held citizenship in Hungary[10].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy's professions included economist[6].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy's professions included banker[7].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy's field of work was central banking[12].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy's field of work was economics[13].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy's field of work was euro[14].
  • Among Alexandre Lamfalussy's employers was Yale University[15].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy's education included a stint at Nuffield College[16].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy received the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[19].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy received the honorary doctorate from Sciences Po[20].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy received the honorary doctorate from University of Lyon-II[21].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy received the honorary doctor of University of Economics in Bratislava[22].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[24].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy is recorded as male[25].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alexandre Lamfalussy's noble title is recorded as baron[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexandre Lamfalussy's place of birth was Kapuvár[2]. He was born on April 26, 1929[3].

Education

Alexandre Lamfalussy was educated at Nuffield College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], banker[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include central banking[12], an economic activity[28]; economics[13], an academic discipline[29]; and euro[14], a currency[30], in Austria[31]. Alexandre Lamfalussy was employed by Yale University[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[32], in France[33]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[34], in Germany[35]; Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[19], an order[36], in Austrian Empire[37], founded in 1764[38]; honorary doctorate from Sciences Po[20], an award[39], in France[40]; honorary doctorate from University of Lyon-II[21], an award[41], in France[42]; and honorary doctor of University of Economics in Bratislava[22], an award[43], in Slovakia[44].

Death and Burial

Alexandre Lamfalussy died on May 9, 2015[5]. He passed away in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexandre Lamfalussy include Lamfalussy process[45].

Why It Matters

Alexandre Lamfalussy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Lamfalussy process[45].

FAQs

Where was Alexandre Lamfalussy born?

Alexandre Lamfalussy's place of birth was Kapuvár[2].

Where did Alexandre Lamfalussy die?

Alexandre Lamfalussy passed away in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve[4].

What did Alexandre Lamfalussy do for work?

Alexandre Lamfalussy worked as economist[6], banker[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Alexandre Lamfalussy go to school?

Alexandre Lamfalussy was educated at Nuffield College[16].

What awards did Alexandre Lamfalussy receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[17], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[19], and honorary doctorate from Sciences Po[20].

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