Edwin Henckel von Donnersmarck
Edwin Henckel von Donnersmarck | |
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![]() Henckel von Donnersmarck in 1912 | |
President of the German People's League for Polish Silesia | |
In office 1925–1929 | |
Member of the Prussian House of Representatives | |
In office 1908–1918 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 23 January 1865 Count Lazarus IV Henckel von Donnersmarck Countess Maria von Schweinitz und Krain |
Occupation | politician, industrialist, landowner |
Count Edwin Hugo Lazarus Henckel von Donnersmarck (23 January 1865 – 23 March 1929) was a German-Polish statesman, industrialist, and landowner. As a member of the Catholic Centre Party, he served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives from 1908 to 1918. From 1925 to 1929, he served as President of the German People's League for Polish Silesia.
Early life and family
Count Edwin Henckel von Donnersmarck was born on 23 January 1865 in
Business, politics, and civic life
Henckel von Donnersmarck owned a manor in Romolkwitz, known as Romolkwitz Castle.[1] At his estate in Beauthen O.S., he operated a coal and ore mining and zinc smelting businesses.[2] He bred thoroughbred race horses owned a racing team.[3]
From 1908 to 1918, he served in the
Prior to 1918, Henckel von Donnersmarck was the chairman of the Silesian Automobile Club, a regional section of the German Motor Sport Federation.[4]
In 1919, he sold part of the family's estate in Radzionkau to fund the construction of houses for his employees.[5]
From 1925 to 1929, he served as the President of the German People's League for Polish Silesia.[6]
Henckel von Donnersmarck was deeply religious and was very involved in the
Personal life
Henckel von Donnersmarck was married to Countess Wilhelmine Marie
- Count Friedrich-Carl Henckel von Donnersmarck (1905–1989)
- Count Lazarus Friedrich Carl Alois Anton Vinzenz Henckel von Donnersmarck (1902–1991)
- Countess Theresia Maria Gabriela Margarete (1899–????)
- Countess Marie Alice Anna Gabriela Margarethe Henckel von Donnersmarck (1897–1971)
- Countess Sophie Josefine Margarete Henckel von Donnersmarck (1896–1972)
He is the grandfather of Count
He died on 23 March 1929 in Nakło.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Edwin Henckel Donnersmarck". 31 October 2022.
- ^ Hans Jaeger: Entrepreneurs in German Politics, 1890–1918 , Volume 30 of Bonn Historical Research, Bonn, Röhrscheid Verlag, 1967, page 64
- ^ Magazine for stud studies and horse breeding 1928 . 24th edition. tape 23 . Self-published Schaper, Berlin, Hanover 1928, p. 79 ( google.de [accessed on September 16, 2022])
- ^ "Allgemeine Automobil-Zeitung". 1914.
- ^ a b "History of the Donnersmarck family".
- ^ "Confinium". 2006.