Fritz Mannheimer

Fritz Mannheimer (19 September 1890 – 9 August 1939) was a powerful German Jewish and from 1936 Dutch banker and art collector who was the director of the Amsterdam branch of the Berlin-based investment bank Mendelssohn & Co. that was for some time the main supporter of the Dutch capital market. Known as the "King of Flying Capital", he was oen the main organisers of credit for post-war Germany. His international financial work brought him recognition, such as being awarded grand officer of the Légion d'honneur. His collection was bought by Hitler in 1941, but was returned to Holland after the war.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 19, 1890
Birth place
Stuttgart , Württemberg
Nationality
German Empire
Date of deathAugust 09, 1939
Education
Heidelberg University
Spouse
Children
Annette de la Renta

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