Walther Funk
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Summary
Walther Funk was born on August 18, 1890[1], in Yasnaya Polyana[2]. He died on May 31, 1960[3], in Düsseldorf[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], banker[6], economist[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,626 views/month, #6,890 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Stoffeler Friedhof[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Position held: member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[12], director[13]
- Employer: Bank for International Settlements[14], Reichsbank[15]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[16], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17]
- Award received: Golden Party Badge[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[20]
- Commons category: Walther Funk[21]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[22]
- Family name: Funk[23]
- Given name: Walther[24]
- Work location: Berlin[25]
- Participant in: International Military Tribunal[26]
- Convicted of: crime against humanity[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
- Name in native language: Walther Funk[29]
- Place of detention: Spandau Prison[30], Nuremberg Court Prison[31]
- Significant person: Fritz Sauter[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[33]
- Assessment: intelligence test[34]
Why It Matters
Walther Funk has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Walther Funk born?
Walther Funk was born in Yasnaya Polyana[2].
Where did Walther Funk die?
Walther Funk passed away in Düsseldorf[4].
What did Walther Funk do for work?
Walther Funk worked as a journalist[5], banker[6], economist[7], and politician[8].
Where did Walther Funk go to school?
Walther Funk was educated at Leipzig University[16] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
What awards did Walther Funk receive?
Honors received include Golden Party Badge[18].