Karl Blessing
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Karl Blessing

German banker

Karl Blessing (5 February 1900 – 25 April 1971) was a German banker. He was president of the Deutsche Bundesbank from 1958 to 1969.2

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Born Feb 5, 1900, died Apr 25, 1971.1

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Early life and education

He was born in Württemberg, joined the Reichsbank in 1920 and graduated in business administration in 1925.

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Career

Occupation: banker.6

  • 1958 to 1969Chair, German Federal Bank5
  • 1958 to 1969President of the Bundesbank4
  • Since 1920Worked at Reichsbank3

Personal life

  • BornFeb 5, 1900, Enzweihingen7
  • DiedApr 25, 1971, Rasteau8
  • CitizenshipGermany9

Awards

  • 1969Ehrenplakette der Stadt Frankfurt am Main10
  • 1967Karl-Bräuer-Preis10
  • 1965Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany10

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