Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann

Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann
Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann, c. 1762
Born	(1724-07-13)13 July 1724 Demmin, Pommern
Died	16 February 1782(1782-02-16) (aged 57) Copenhagen, Denmark
Resting place	Schimmelmann-Mausoleum, Wandsbek Markt, Hamburg
Nationality	German-Danish
Occupation(s)	Businessman, politician
Spouse	Caroline von Schimmelmann
Children	Ernst Heinrich von Schimmelmann, Julie Reventlow

Heinrich Carl von Schimmelmann (13 July 1724 – 16 February 1782) was a German-born Danish merchant, banker, politician and nobleman. During the Seven Years' War, he speculated heavily on currency debasement in close association with his business partner Abel Seyler. After supporting Denmark–Norway as the head of the banking system in Denmark, he was rewarded by becoming a member of the Danish nobility. Eventually, he became a plantation owner (and slave owner) and Danish finance minister. From 1774 onwards, von Schimmelmann was involved in the project of digging the Eider Canal. He died in 1782.