Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk

German nobleman, jurist, and senior Nazi government official (1887–1977)
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Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk
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Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk

Summary

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rathmannsdorf[2]. He was born on August 22, 1887[3]. He passed away in Essen[4]. He died on March 4, 1977[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], diplomat[8], economist[9], and military personnel[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's place of birth was Rathmannsdorf[2].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk died in Essen[4].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was born on August 22, 1887[3].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk died on March 4, 1977[5].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's father was Erich von Krosigk[12].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's mother was Luise Gräfin von Schwerin[13].
  • Among Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's spouses was Ehrengard von Plettenberg[14].
  • A child of Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was Anna Luise Schwerin von Krosigk[15].
  • A child of Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was Ehrengard Schwerin von Krosigk[16].
  • A child of Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was Almuth Schwerin von Krosigk[17].
  • A child of Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was Anton Graf Schwerin von Krosigk[18].
  • A child of Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was Alfred Schwerin von Krosigk[19].
  • A child of Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was Dedo Graf Schwerin von Krosigk[20].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk held citizenship in Germany[21].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk held citizenship in German Empire[22].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk held citizenship in Weimar Republic[23].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk held citizenship in Nazi Germany[24].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk worked as a politician[6].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk worked as a jurist[7].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's professions included economist[9].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk worked as a military personnel[10].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk held the position of German Foreign Minister[25].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk held the position of Leading Minister[26].
  • Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk held the position of Chancellor of Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was born in Rathmannsdorf[2]. He was born on August 22, 1887[3]. His father was Erich von Krosigk[12]. His mother was Luise Gräfin von Schwerin[13].

Education

Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[28], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1502[31], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[32]; University of Lausanne[33], a public university[34], in Switzerland[35], founded in 1537[36]; Oriel College[37], a college of the University of Oxford[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1324[40], headquartered in Oxford[41]; and Klosterschule Roßleben[42], a school[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1554[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], diplomat[8], economist[9], and military personnel[10]. Positions held include German Foreign Minister[25]; Leading Minister[26]; Chancellor of Germany[27], a public office[46], in Germany[47]; Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs[48], a position[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1871[51]; and Reich Minister of Finance[52], in Germany[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Iron Cross[54], Order of Leopold[55], Order of the German Eagle[56], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[57], Golden Party Badge[58], and Rhodes Scholarship[59].

Personal Life

Among Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's spouses was Ehrengard von Plettenberg[14]. Children include Anna Luise Schwerin von Krosigk[15], 1920–1979[60]; Ehrengard Schwerin von Krosigk[16], 1922–2012[61]; Almuth Schwerin von Krosigk[17]; Anton Graf Schwerin von Krosigk[18], an administrative lawyer[62], 1925–2022[63], awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[64]; Alfred Schwerin von Krosigk[19]; and Dedo Graf Schwerin von Krosigk[20], an administrative lawyer[65], b. 1933[66]. His religion is recorded as Protestantism[67]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[68].

Death and Burial

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk died on March 4, 1977[5]. He died in Essen[4].

Why It Matters

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk born?

Born in Rathmannsdorf[2], Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk…

Where did Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk die?

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk passed away in Essen[4].

Who were Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's parents?

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's father was Erich von Krosigk[12]. Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's mother was Luise Gräfin von Schwerin[13].

Who was Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk married to?

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk's spouses include Ehrengard von Plettenberg[14].

What did Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk do for work?

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk worked as politician[6], jurist[7], diplomat[8], economist[9], and military personnel[10].

Where did Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk go to school?

Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[28], University of Lausanne[33], Oriel College[37], and Klosterschule Roßleben[42].

What awards did Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross[54], Order of Leopold[55], Order of the German Eagle[56], and Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[57].

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