Marlene Engelhorn
Marlene Engelhorn | |
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.jpg) Marlene Engelhorn at Re:publica in 2023 | |
| Born | 1992 Vienna, Austria |
| Nationality | German Austrian |
| Other names | Hieress of Wealth |
| Education | University of Vienna (BA) |
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| Known for | Advocacy for inheritance tax policies and gay rights |
| Notable work | Gield |
| Awards | Human Act Award (2022) |
Marlene Engelhorn (born 1992)[1][2] is an Austrian activist and journalist of Austrian descent known for advocating the reform of inheritance tax policies and gay rights.[3][4][5]
A descendant of Friedrich Engelhorn from the family who founded the chemical industry concern BASF, and granddaughter of Peter Engelhorn, Engelhorn inherited a considerable fortune from her grandmother, Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto, whose wealth was estimated at $4.2bn (€3.8bn).[6] She gained media attention after saying in an interview that she was willing to donate 90% of her wealth and was in favour of wealth tax.[7]
Engelhorn is also the founder of Tax me now, a German initiative lobbying for higher taxes on the wealthy.
Early life and education[edit]
Marlene studied German language and literature at the University of Vienna, but did not obtain a degree.[8]
Recognition[edit]
In 2022, the Human Act Award was awarded to Engelhorn for her advocacy of and her work towards wealth taxes in German-speaking Europe.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ ""Das Rich Kid, das die Klappe aufreißt"". Forbes (in German). November 11, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Chastand, Jean-Baptiste (November 10, 2022). "Marlene Engelhorn, the Austrian multi-millionaire who wants her fortune taxed". Le Monde. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Bubola, Emma (October 21, 2022). "She's Inheriting Millions. She Wants Her Wealth Taxed Away". The New York Times.
- ^ "K-Word #403: Neues aus der Lesbenwelt". www.l-mag.de. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Neate, Rupert (May 22, 2022). "Millionaires join Davos protests, demanding 'tax us now'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ Bell, Bethany (January 10, 2024). "Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn announces plan for €25m giveaway". BBC News. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Marlene Engelhorn". Millionaires for Humanity. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
- ^ "Z2X – Das Festival neuer Visionärinnen und Visionäre". Z2X – Das Festival neuer Visionärinnen und Visionäre (in German). Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ "Human Act Award 2022". humanact.org. August 8, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
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