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'''Marlene Engelhorn''' (born 1992 in [[Vienna]])<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-11 |title="Das Rich Kid, das die Klappe aufreißt" |url=https://www.forbes.at/artikel/das-rich-kid-das-die-klappe-aufreisst.html |access-date=2024-01-23 |website=[[Forbes]] |language=de}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Chastand |first=Jean-Baptiste |date=2022-11-10 |title=Marlene Engelhorn, the Austrian multi-millionaire who wants her fortune taxed |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2022/11/10/marlene-engelhorn-the-austrian-multi-millionaire-who-wants-her-fortune-taxed_6003779_117.html |access-date=2024-02-18 |work=[[Le Monde]] |language=en}}</ref> is an [[Austria|Austrian]] and [[Germany|German]]<ref name=":0" /> activist and heiress known for advocating the reform of [[Inheritance taxes|inheritance tax]] policies.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bubola |first=Emma |title=She's Inheriting Millions. She Wants Her Wealth Taxed Away. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/21/world/europe/marlene-engelhorn-wealth-tax.html |work=[[The New York Times]]|date=October 21, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=K-Word #403: Neues aus der Lesbenwelt |url=https://www.l-mag.de/k-word/k-word-403-neues-aus-der-lesbenwelt.html |access-date=2024-01-23 |website=www.l-mag.de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Neate |first=Rupert |date=2022-05-22 |title=Millionaires join Davos protests, demanding 'tax us now' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/22/millionaires-join-davos-protests-demanding-tax-us-now-taxation-wealthy-cost-of-living-crisis |access-date=2024-01-23 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Charpentier |first=Denisse |date=2024-01-18 |title=Millonaria austriaca donará gran parte de su fortuna para dar una lección: "No quiero ser tan rica" |url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/sociedad/debate/2024/01/18/millonaria-heredera-austriaca-regalara-gran-parte-de-su-fortuna-no-quiero-ser-tan-rica.shtml |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile |language=es}}</ref>
'''Marlene Engelhorn''' (born 1992, [[Vienna]])<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-11 |title="Das Rich Kid, das die Klappe aufreißt" |url=https://www.forbes.at/artikel/das-rich-kid-das-die-klappe-aufreisst.html |access-date=2024-01-23 |website=[[Forbes]] |language=de}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Chastand |first=Jean-Baptiste |date=2022-11-10 |title=Marlene Engelhorn, the Austrian multi-millionaire who wants her fortune taxed |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2022/11/10/marlene-engelhorn-the-austrian-multi-millionaire-who-wants-her-fortune-taxed_6003779_117.html |access-date=2024-02-18 |work=[[Le Monde]] |language=en}}</ref> is an [[Austria|Austrian]] and [[Germany|German]]<ref name=":0" /> activist and heiress known for advocating the reform of [[Inheritance taxes|inheritance tax]] policies.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bubola |first=Emma |title=She's Inheriting Millions. She Wants Her Wealth Taxed Away. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/21/world/europe/marlene-engelhorn-wealth-tax.html |work=[[The New York Times]]|date=October 21, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=K-Word #403: Neues aus der Lesbenwelt |url=https://www.l-mag.de/k-word/k-word-403-neues-aus-der-lesbenwelt.html |access-date=2024-01-23 |website=www.l-mag.de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Neate |first=Rupert |date=2022-05-22 |title=Millionaires join Davos protests, demanding 'tax us now' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/may/22/millionaires-join-davos-protests-demanding-tax-us-now-taxation-wealthy-cost-of-living-crisis |access-date=2024-01-23 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Charpentier |first=Denisse |date=2024-01-18 |title=Millonaria austriaca donará gran parte de su fortuna para dar una lección: "No quiero ser tan rica" |url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/sociedad/debate/2024/01/18/millonaria-heredera-austriaca-regalara-gran-parte-de-su-fortuna-no-quiero-ser-tan-rica.shtml |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile |language=es}}</ref>


A descendant of [[Friedrich Engelhorn]] from the family who founded the chemical industry concern [[BASF]], and granddaughter of {{ill|Peter Engelhorn|de}}, Engelhorn inherited a considerable fortune from her grandmother, {{ill|Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto|de}}, whose wealth was estimated at $4.2bn (€3.8bn).<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Bell |first=Bethany |date=2024-01-10 |title=Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn announces plan for €25m giveaway|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67935463 |access-date=2024-01-23 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> She gained media attention after saying in an interview that she was in favour of [[wealth tax]] and willing to be taxed at 90% on her inheritance<ref name=":0" /> or to donate 90% of her wealth.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://millionairesforhumanity.org/the-millionaires/marlene-engelhorn/| title= Marlene Engelhorn| work= Millionaires for Humanity| access-date= 24 January 2024}}</ref>
A descendant of [[Friedrich Engelhorn]] from the family who founded the chemical industry concern [[BASF]], and granddaughter of {{ill|Peter Engelhorn|de}}, Engelhorn inherited a considerable fortune from her grandmother, {{ill|Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto|de}}, whose wealth was estimated at $4.2bn (€3.8bn).<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Bell |first=Bethany |date=2024-01-10 |title=Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn announces plan for €25m giveaway|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67935463 |access-date=2024-01-23 |work=[[BBC News]] |language=en-GB}}</ref> She gained media attention after saying in an interview that she was in favour of [[wealth tax]] and willing to be taxed at 90% on her inheritance<ref name=":0" /> or to donate 90% of her wealth.<ref>{{cite web| url= https://millionairesforhumanity.org/the-millionaires/marlene-engelhorn/| title= Marlene Engelhorn| work= Millionaires for Humanity| access-date= 24 January 2024}}</ref>
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== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
A descendant of [[Friedrich Engelhorn]] from the family who founded the chemical industry concern [[BASF]], and granddaughter of {{ill|Peter Engelhorn|de}} and {{ill|Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto|de}}, Marlene Engelhorn was born in [[Vienna]] in 1992.<ref name=":0" /> Like many from the local bourgeoisie, she studied in the [[Lycée Français de Vienne]].<ref name=":0" />
A descendant of [[Friedrich Engelhorn]] from the family who founded the chemical industry concern [[BASF]], and granddaughter of {{ill|Peter Engelhorn|de}} and {{ill|Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto|de}}, Marlene Engelhorn was born in [[Vienna]] in 1992. Like many from the local bourgeoisie, she studied in the [[Lycée Français de Vienne]].<ref name=":0" />


She studied [[German studies|German language and literature]] at the [[University of Vienna]], but did not obtain a degree.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Z2X – Das Festival neuer Visionärinnen und Visionäre |url=https://z2x.zeit.de/profile/75339 |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=Z2X – Das Festival neuer Visionärinnen und Visionäre |language=de}}</ref> She would like to work as proofreader for a publishing company.<ref name=":0" />
She studied [[German studies|German language and literature]] at the [[University of Vienna]], but did not obtain a degree.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Z2X – Das Festival neuer Visionärinnen und Visionäre |url=https://z2x.zeit.de/profile/75339 |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=Z2X – Das Festival neuer Visionärinnen und Visionäre |language=de}}</ref> She would like to work as proofreader for a publishing company.<ref name=":0" />
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She mentioned she became aware of her wealth situation at the university, when she was in contact with ″normal″ people.<ref name=":0" />
She mentioned she became aware of her wealth situation at the university, when she was in contact with ″normal″ people.<ref name=":0" />


In 2021, she discovered she was going to inherit directly from her grandmother, {{ill|Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto|de}}, whose wealth was estimated at $4.2bn (€3.8bn).<ref name=":2" /> Marlene Engelhorn claimed she wanted the Austrian state to [[Wealth tax|tax her at 90%]], as this inheritage seemed "unfair" to her because she had not worked for it.<ref name=":0" /> However, there is no tax on inheritance in Austria.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
In 2021, she discovered she was going to inherit directly from her grandmother, {{ill|Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto|de}}, whose wealth was estimated at $4.2bn (€3.8bn).<ref name=":2" /> Marlene Engelhorn claimed she wanted the Austrian state to [[Wealth tax|tax her at 90%]], as this inheritage seemed "unfair" to her because she had not worked for it. However, there is no tax on inheritance in Austria.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />


She founded the group ''Tax me now'' in Germany in 2021 to lobby for higher taxes on the wealthy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-23 |title=The millionaires calling for higher taxes: 'I'm rich, tax me!' |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2023/10/23/the-millionaires-calling-for-higher-taxes-i-m-rich-tax-me_6197148_19.html |access-date=2024-05-22 |work=Le Monde.fr |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, more than 250 people, including [[Abigail Disney]], heiress from Disney family, [[Brian Cox (actor)|Brian Cox]], from [[HBO]] [[Succession (TV series)|Succession]] serie, and [[Valerie Rockefeller Wayne|Valerie Rockefeller]], had joined her in this initiative.<ref name=":3" /> They sent a letter to [[Davos Forums|Davos Forum]] to ask for more taxes to millionaires.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Rosety |first=Luis Colom |date=2024-01-20 |title=Así es Marlene Engelhorn, la empresaria millonaria que pide más impuestos a los ricos en Davos |url=http://forbes.es/forbes-ricos/399235/asi-es-marlene-engelhorn-la-empresaria-millonaria-que-pide-mas-impuestos-a-los-ricos-en-davos/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Forbes España |language=es}}</ref>
She founded the group ''Tax me now'' in Germany in 2021 to lobby for higher taxes on the wealthy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-23 |title=The millionaires calling for higher taxes: 'I'm rich, tax me!' |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2023/10/23/the-millionaires-calling-for-higher-taxes-i-m-rich-tax-me_6197148_19.html |access-date=2024-05-22 |work=Le Monde.fr |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, more than 250 people, including [[Abigail Disney]], heiress from Disney family, [[Brian Cox (actor)|Brian Cox]], from [[HBO]] [[Succession (TV series)|Succession]] serie, and [[Valerie Rockefeller Wayne|Valerie Rockefeller]], had joined her in this initiative.<ref name=":3" /> They sent a letter to [[Davos Forums|Davos Forum]] to ask for more taxes to millionaires.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Rosety |first=Luis Colom |date=2024-01-20 |title=Así es Marlene Engelhorn, la empresaria millonaria que pide más impuestos a los ricos en Davos |url=http://forbes.es/forbes-ricos/399235/asi-es-marlene-engelhorn-la-empresaria-millonaria-que-pide-mas-impuestos-a-los-ricos-en-davos/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Forbes España |language=es}}</ref>
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== Publications ==
== Publications ==

* {{Cite book |last=Engelhorn |first=Marlene |title=Geld |date=2022 |publisher=Verlag Kremayr & Scheriau GmbH & Co.KG |isbn=978-3-218-01327-7 |series=Übermorgen |location=Wien}}
* {{Cite book |last=Engelhorn |first=Marlene |title=Geld |date=2022 |publisher=Verlag Kremayr & Scheriau GmbH & Co.KG |isbn=978-3-218-01327-7 |series=Übermorgen |location=Wien}}


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Marlene Engelhorn
Marlene Engelhorn at Re:publica in 2023
Born1992
Vienna, Austria
NationalityGerman
Austrian
Other namesHieress of Wealth
EducationUniversity of Vienna (BA)
Occupations
  • Activist
  • philanthropist
Known forAdvocacy for inheritance tax policies and gay rights
Notable workGield
AwardsHuman Act Award (2022)

Marlene Engelhorn (born 1992, Vienna)[1][2] is an Austrian and German[2] activist and heiress known for advocating the reform of inheritance tax policies.[3][4][5][6]

A descendant of Friedrich Engelhorn from the family who founded the chemical industry concern BASF, and granddaughter of Peter Engelhorn [de], Engelhorn inherited a considerable fortune from her grandmother, Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto [de], whose wealth was estimated at $4.2bn (€3.8bn).[7] She gained media attention after saying in an interview that she was in favour of wealth tax and willing to be taxed at 90% on her inheritance[2] or to donate 90% of her wealth.[8]

Engelhorn is also the founder of Tax me now, a German initiative lobbying for higher taxes on the wealthy.

Early life and education

A descendant of Friedrich Engelhorn from the family who founded the chemical industry concern BASF, and granddaughter of Peter Engelhorn [de] and Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto [de], Marlene Engelhorn was born in Vienna in 1992. Like many from the local bourgeoisie, she studied in the Lycée Français de Vienne.[2]

She studied German language and literature at the University of Vienna, but did not obtain a degree.[9] She would like to work as proofreader for a publishing company.[2]

Awareness and tax activism

She mentioned she became aware of her wealth situation at the university, when she was in contact with ″normal″ people.[2]

In 2021, she discovered she was going to inherit directly from her grandmother, Traudl Engelhorn-Vechiatto [de], whose wealth was estimated at $4.2bn (€3.8bn).[7] Marlene Engelhorn claimed she wanted the Austrian state to tax her at 90%, as this inheritage seemed "unfair" to her because she had not worked for it. However, there is no tax on inheritance in Austria.[2][6]

She founded the group Tax me now in Germany in 2021 to lobby for higher taxes on the wealthy.[10] In 2024, more than 250 people, including Abigail Disney, heiress from Disney family, Brian Cox, from HBO Succession serie, and Valerie Rockefeller, had joined her in this initiative.[11] They sent a letter to Davos Forum to ask for more taxes to millionaires.[11]

Engelhorn's grandmother died in September 2022, and Engelhorn inherited around € 25 million.[2][12] Engelhorn claimed she would donate 90% of it.[12] She then created a Council for Redistribution: after sending 10 000 letters to Austrian citizens, 50 of them were selected to propose ideas which will benefit society in order to use Engelhorn fortune.[7] [6][13] Work sessions are organized between March and June 2024 in Salzburg.[7][6] Engelhorn does not have any decision power on the conclusion of the debates.[6]

Recognition

In 2022, the Human Act Award was awarded to Engelhorn for her advocacy of and her work towards wealth taxes in German-speaking Europe.[14]

Publications

  • Engelhorn, Marlene (2022). Geld. Übermorgen. Wien: Verlag Kremayr & Scheriau GmbH & Co.KG. ISBN 978-3-218-01327-7.

References

  1. ^ ""Das Rich Kid, das die Klappe aufreißt"". Forbes (in German). November 11, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Chastand, Jean-Baptiste (November 10, 2022). "Marlene Engelhorn, the Austrian multi-millionaire who wants her fortune taxed". Le Monde. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Bubola, Emma (October 21, 2022). "She's Inheriting Millions. She Wants Her Wealth Taxed Away". The New York Times.
  4. ^ "K-Word #403: Neues aus der Lesbenwelt". www.l-mag.de. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  5. ^ Neate, Rupert (May 22, 2022). "Millionaires join Davos protests, demanding 'tax us now'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d e Charpentier, Denisse (January 18, 2024). "Millonaria austriaca donará gran parte de su fortuna para dar una lección: "No quiero ser tan rica"". BioBioChile - La Red de Prensa Más Grande de Chile (in Spanish). Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d Bell, Bethany (January 10, 2024). "Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn announces plan for €25m giveaway". BBC News. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  8. ^ "Marlene Engelhorn". Millionaires for Humanity. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  9. ^ "Z2X – Das Festival neuer Visionärinnen und Visionäre". Z2X – Das Festival neuer Visionärinnen und Visionäre (in German). Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "The millionaires calling for higher taxes: 'I'm rich, tax me!'". Le Monde.fr. October 23, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Rosety, Luis Colom (January 20, 2024). "Así es Marlene Engelhorn, la empresaria millonaria que pide más impuestos a los ricos en Davos". Forbes España (in Spanish). Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "L'héritière autrichienne qui voulait redistribuer sa fortune: «devenir multimillionnaire, c'était un hasard» - Le Temps" (in French). January 31, 2024. ISSN 1423-3967. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  13. ^ "Autriche. Marlene Engelhorn, la riche héritière qui veut laisser ses compatriotes dépenser son argent". Courrier international (in French). January 17, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  14. ^ "Human Act Award 2022". humanact.org. August 8, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.

External links

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