Camille Gutt
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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 Camille Gutt at the Bretton Woods Conference, 1944. | |
| 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 (aged 86) Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality |  Belgium |
| Alma mater | Université Libre de Bruxelles |
| Profession | Lawyer, economist |
Honours
- 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
- ↑ Recueil Des Cours, Collected Courses, 1948, Volume 72.
Other websites
- IMF Archives
- United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference Final Act (Bretton Woods, New Hampshire July 1 to July 22, 1944)