Walther Rathenau

German politician and Minister for Foreign Affairs

Walther Rathenau - German politician and Minister for Foreign Affairs
Born

1867
158 years ago

Died

June 24th, 1922
103 years ago — 55 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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A businessman and politician active in early 20th century Germany. Played a key role in the German war economy during World War I. Served as the 7th Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1921 until assassination in 1922. Contributed to the Treaty of Rapallo, which established relations between Germany and the Soviet Union.

Served as Germany's Minister for Foreign Affairs

Contributed to the Treaty of Rapallo

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