Albert Calmes

Albert Calmes, born 26 February 1881 in Paris and died 22 September 1967 in Luxembourg city, was a Luxembourgish economist and historian.

He was one of the first people to return to Luxembourg with a doctorate in economics. Previously he had taught at universities in Germany and Switzerland. He became a director of ARBED and received the title Ministre plénipotentiaire honoraire.

While teaching at Frankfurt University he was commissioned by the League of Nations to investigate the financial situation in the recently founded Principality of Albania. His report was published in 1922.[1]

As a historian, he dealt primarily with the history of Luxembourg in the 19th century.

He was the father of Christian Calmes.

Works

Christian Calmes later continued this series with four volumes (Vol. 7, Vol. 8, Vol. 10 and Vol. 11). He also wrote a Vol. 12 (1815-1989). Volumes 6 and 9 were never written.

Legacy

Rue Albert Calmes in Luxembourg city is named after him.

Honours

References

  1. The Economic and Financial Situation of Albania, League of Nations, 1922.
  2. "Bulletin d'information", Service Information et Presse, 31 July 1950, p. 26
  3. Ordre de la Couronne de chêne 1960, Mémorial A, No. 17, 1960

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