Political LeaderGerman1897 – 1977
Ludwig Erhard
West German Chancellor, architect of Wirtschaftswunder, social market economy pioneer
Biography
German economist and politician who served as Chancellor of West Germany (1963-1966) and is credited with architecting the 'Wirtschaftswunder' (German economic miracle) of the post-war period.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
German
Born
1897
Died
1977
Thinking about the name
Erhard
Germanic origin
“A Germanic name derived from 'ehr' (honor) and 'hard' (strong), literally meaning 'honorable and strong.' This name carries medieval Germanic tradition and gravitas, evoking the character of steadfast, principled figures throughout European history.”