Walther Funk

German economist, Nazi politician and convicted war criminal (1890-1960)
Person human Q57237
Walther Funk
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Walther Funk

Summary

Walther Funk is a human[1]. Born in Yasnaya Polyana[2], he… he was born on August 18, 1890[3]. He died in Düsseldorf[4]. He died on May 31, 1960[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], banker[7], economist[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,620 views/month, #6,890 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yasnaya Polyana[2], Walther Funk…
  • Walther Funk passed away in Düsseldorf[4].
  • Walther Funk was born on August 18, 1890[3].
  • Walther Funk died on May 31, 1960[5].
  • Walther Funk is buried at Stoffeler Friedhof[11].
  • Walther Funk held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Walther Funk worked as a journalist[6].
  • Walther Funk's professions included banker[7].
  • Walther Funk's professions included economist[8].
  • Walther Funk worked as a politician[9].
  • Walther Funk held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[13].
  • Walther Funk held the position of director[14].
  • Walther Funk was employed by Bank for International Settlements[15].
  • Walther Funk was employed by Reichsbank[16].
  • Walther Funk was educated at Leipzig University[17].
  • Walther Funk's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Walther Funk received the Golden Party Badge[19].
  • Walther Funk is recorded as male[20].
  • Walther Funk's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Walther Funk was affiliated with the Nazi Party[22].
  • Walther Funk's Commons category is recorded as Walther Funk[23].
  • Walther Funk's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[24].
  • Walther Funk's family name is recorded as Funk[25].
  • Walther Funk's given name is recorded as Walther[26].
  • Walther Funk's work location is recorded as Berlin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Walther Funk's place of birth was Yasnaya Polyana[2]. He was born on August 18, 1890[3].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[17], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], banker[7], economist[8], and politician[9]. Employers include Bank for International Settlements[15], an international organization[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1930[38], headquartered in Basel[39] and Reichsbank[16], a central bank[40], in German Reich[41], founded in 1876[42], headquartered in Former Reichsbank building[43]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[13] and director[14], a profession[44].

Recognition

Walther Funk received the Golden Party Badge[19].

Personal Life

Walther Funk was affiliated with the Nazi Party[22].

Death and Burial

Walther Funk died on May 31, 1960[5]. He died in Düsseldorf[4]. Burial took place at Stoffeler Friedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Walther Funk ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,620 views/month, #6,890 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Walther Funk born?

Walther Funk's place of birth was Yasnaya Polyana[2].

Where did Walther Funk die?

Walther Funk died in Düsseldorf[4].

What did Walther Funk do for work?

Walther Funk worked as journalist[6], banker[7], economist[8], and politician[9].

Where did Walther Funk go to school?

Walther Funk was educated at Leipzig University[17] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].

What awards did Walther Funk receive?

Honors received include Golden Party Badge[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . content.time.com. content.time.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . archives.gov. archives.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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