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Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken

1881 – 1930

Director of the United States Mint

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About Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken

Lived 1881 – 1930 (aged 48–49). Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken was a director.

Friedrich Johannes Hugo "F. H." von Engelken (April 26, 1881 – February 12, 1963) was an American government official who was Director of the United States Mint from 1916 to 1917.

Biography

F. H. von Engelken was reportedly born in Denmark or Germany on April 26, 1881.

In 1917, Engelken became president of the Federal Land Bank of the Third District. He later became head of bond sales for the Farm Loan Board.

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Important facts

Born

26 April 1881, Denmark

Birth century

19th century

Died

1930

Occupation

Director

Also known as

Frederick Hugh Engelken

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken's

Thomas Corwin Mendenhall

William Davidson Niven

Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken?

Director of the United States Mint

When was Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken born?

Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken was born on 26 April 1881 in Denmark.

When did Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken die?

Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken died in 1930.

What was Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken's occupation?

Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken was a director.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken

· Wikidata: Q5503845

· DBpedia: Friedrich Johannes Hugo von Engelken

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