About Erich Welter
Lived 1900 – 1982 (aged 81). Erich Welter was a German journalist, university teacher, opinion journalist and economist, known for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Erich Welter (30 June 1900, Strasbourg - 10 June 1982, Frankfurt) was a German economist and the founding editor of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung from November 1949.
Welter was a professor of economics at the University of Mainz between 1946 and 1973.
Awards
1975 Large Federal Cross of Merit with a star 1978 Ludwig Erhard Medal for services to the social market economy 1981 plaque of honor from the city of Frankfurt am Main
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Who was Erich Welter?
German journalist (1900-1982)
When was Erich Welter born?
Erich Welter was born on 30 June 1900 in Strasbourg.
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Erich Welter died on 10 June 1982 in Frankfurt.
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Erich Welter was a journalist, university teacher, opinion journalist and economist.
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Erich Welter was known for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
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Erich Welter was German.
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