About Max Schmidheiny
Lived 1908 – 1991 (aged 83). Max Schmidheiny was a Swiss politician, entrepreneur and art collector.
Max Schmidheiny (3 April 1908 – 19 August 1991) was a Swiss industrialist, politician and philanthropist who founded the Max Schmidheiny Foundation. He also served on the National Council (Switzerland) from 1959 to 1963 and previously on the Cantonal Council of St. Gallen between 1948 and 1958 for the Free Democratic Party.
In 1984, he divided the family construction materials empire between his sons, with Thomas Schmidheiny inheriting Holcim (the concrete and cement company) and Stephan Schmidheiny the construction company Eternit.
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Who was Max Schmidheiny?
Swiss politician and entrepreneur (1908-1991)
When was Max Schmidheiny born?
Max Schmidheiny was born on 3 April 1908 in Heerbrugg.
When did Max Schmidheiny die?
Max Schmidheiny died on 19 August 1991 in Altstätten.
What was Max Schmidheiny's occupation?
Max Schmidheiny was a politician, entrepreneur and art collector.
What nationality was Max Schmidheiny?
Max Schmidheiny was Swiss.
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