Camille Gutt
economist, industrialist, politician (1884-1971)
Camille Gutt (born Camille Guttenstein; 14 November 1884 – 7 June 1971) was a Belgian economist, politician, and industrialist. He served as the first Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 6 May 1946 to 5 May 1951. Gutt was responsible for saving the Belgian franc before and after World War II.
Camille Gutt | |
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1st Managing Director of the IMF | |
In office 6 May 1946 – 5 May 1951 | |
Preceded by | inaugural |
Succeeded by | Ivar Rooth |
Personal details | |
Born | Camille Guttenstein 14 November 1884 Brussels, Belgium |
Died | 7 June 1971 Brussels, Belgium | (aged 86)
Nationality | Belgium |
Alma mater | Université Libre de Bruxelles |
Profession | Lawyer, economist |
Honours
change- Belgium: Grand Cordon in the Order of Leopold.[1]
- Netherlands: Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Orange-Nassau.
- Luxemburg: Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Oak Crown.
- United Kingdom: Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Merit.
- France: Grand Officer in the Legion of Honour.
References
change- ↑ Recueil Des Cours, Collected Courses, 1948, Volume 72.
Other websites
change- IMF Archives
- United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference Final Act (Bretton Woods, New Hampshire July 1 to July 22, 1944)