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Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English, German
Spouse
Traudl Herrhausen
Education
Carl-Humann-Gymnasium, Reichsschule Feldafing, University of Cologne
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Old English (Ælfrǣd)
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Alfred Herrhausen: German banker (1930–1989).
Born in Essen (died at age 59).
Studied at Carl-Humann-Gymnasium.
The name Alfred means old English name meaning "elf counsel".
Biography
Alfred Herrhausen was a German banker and the Chairman of Deutsche Bank who was born in Essen and assassinated in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe in 1989. He was a member of the Steering Committee of the Bilderberg Group and from 1971 onwards a member of Deutsche Bank's management board. An advisor to Helmut Kohl and a proponent of a unified European economy, he was also an influential figure in shaping the policies towards developing countries. He was assassinated when an explosively formed projectile penetrated his armoured convoy. West German far-left terrorist group Red Army Faction claimed responsibility, but the charges against the organisation were dropped due to lack of evidence and nobody has been charged with the murder since.
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