Henry Morgenthau Jr.

American politician (1891–1967)
Person human Q450751
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Henry Morgenthau Jr.

Summary

Henry Morgenthau Jr. is a human[1]. Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s place of birth was New York City[2]. Henry Morgenthau Jr. was born on May 11, 1891[3]. Henry Morgenthau Jr. died in New York City[4]. Henry Morgenthau Jr. died on February 6, 1967[5]. Henry Morgenthau Jr. worked as a politician[6] and economist[7]. Henry Morgenthau Jr. ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #6,912 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s place of birth was New York City[2].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. passed away in New York City[4].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. was born on May 11, 1891[3].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. died on February 6, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[9].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s father was Henry Morgenthau[10].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. was married to Elinor Morgenthau[11].
  • A child of Henry Morgenthau Jr. was Robert M. Morgenthau[12].
  • A child of Henry Morgenthau Jr. was Henry Morgenthau III[13].
  • A child of Henry Morgenthau Jr. was Joan Morgenthau Hirschhorn[14].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. worked as an economist[7].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. held the position of United States Secretary of the Treasury[16].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. was employed by United States Department of the Treasury[17].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. was educated at Cornell University[18].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s education included a stint at Phillips Exeter Academy[19].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s education included a stint at Dwight School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Henry Morgenthau Jr. is Germany is Our Problem[21].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s religion is recorded as Judaism[22].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. is recorded as male[23].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Henry Morgenthau, Jr.[26].
  • Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s family name is recorded as Morgenthau[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Morgenthau Jr. was born in New York City[2]. Henry Morgenthau Jr. was born on May 11, 1891[3]. Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s father was Henry Morgenthau[10].

Education

Educated at Cornell University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1865[30], headquartered in Ithaca[31]; Phillips Exeter Academy[19], a private school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1781[34]; and Dwight School[20], a university-preparatory school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1872[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and economist[7]. Among Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s employers was United States Department of the Treasury[17]. Henry Morgenthau Jr. held the position of United States Secretary of the Treasury[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Henry Morgenthau Jr. is Germany is Our Problem[21]. Things named for Henry Morgenthau Jr. include Morgenthau Plan[38], a proposal[39], in United States[40], founded in 1944[41].

Personal Life

Among Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s spouses was Elinor Morgenthau[11]. Children include Robert M. Morgenthau[12], a military officer[42], 1919–2019[43], of United States[44], awarded the Richard A. Cook Gold Medal[45]; Henry Morgenthau III[13], a film producer[46], 1917–2018[47], of United States[48], awarded the Peabody Awards[49]; and Joan Morgenthau Hirschhorn[14], a physician[50], 1922–2012[51], of United States[52]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[22]. Henry Morgenthau Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[25].

Death and Burial

Henry Morgenthau Jr. died on February 6, 1967[5]. Henry Morgenthau Jr. passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Henry Morgenthau Jr. ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #6,912 of 1,000,298).[8] Henry Morgenthau Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] Henry Morgenthau Jr. is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Henry Morgenthau Jr. is credited with the discovery of Morgenthau Plan[55], a proposal[56], in United States[57], founded in 1944[58]. Entities named for Henry Morgenthau Jr. include Morgenthau Plan[38], a proposal[39], in United States[40], founded in 1944[41].

FAQs

Where was Henry Morgenthau Jr. born?

Henry Morgenthau Jr. was born in New York City[2].

Where did Henry Morgenthau Jr. die?

Henry Morgenthau Jr. died in New York City[4].

Who were Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s parents?

Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s father was Henry Morgenthau[10].

Who was Henry Morgenthau Jr. married to?

Henry Morgenthau Jr.'s spouses include Elinor Morgenthau[11].

What did Henry Morgenthau Jr. do for work?

Henry Morgenthau Jr. worked as politician[6] and economist[7].

Where did Henry Morgenthau Jr. go to school?

Henry Morgenthau Jr. was educated at Cornell University[18], Phillips Exeter Academy[19], and Dwight School[20].

What did Henry Morgenthau Jr. discover?

Henry Morgenthau Jr. is credited as discoverer of Morgenthau Plan[55].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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