Georg Michael Gramlich
Georg Michael Gramlich , (* 1795 in Hamburg , † 1880 in Hamburg) was a German merchant, consul and honorary citizen of the Hanseatic cities of Bremen , Hamburg and Lübeck .
biography
In Hamburg, Gramlich learned the trade of a businessman. He became Hamburg consul and Hanseatic chargé d'affaires in Venezuela and, as a representative of the interests of the three Hanseatic cities Lübeck, Bremen and Hamburg in Caracas, negotiated the "Friendship, Trade and Shipping Treaty" between the Hanseatic cities and the Republic of Venezuela of May 27, 1837, which the trading opportunities of the three Hanseatic cities on the world market significantly expanded. Even then, Venezuela was an important trading partner for the Hanseatic cities. By a treaty of 1835 between Venezuela and the USA , the USA was exempt from taxes. The Hanseatic cities therefore had to use US ships to take advantage of this advantage. The contract of 1837 eliminated the disadvantage of transport using US ships. After the conclusion of the contract, the trade volume of the Hanseatic cities with Venezuela grew by 130%.
At the suggestion of Hamburg, Gramlich was given honorary citizenship in all three Hanseatic cities. The Lübeck Senate, however, made the appraisal subject to “in the event that the same thing should happen on the part of Hamburg”, so that it only came into effect after Hamburg had approved the honorary citizenship.
Honors
It was miserable in 1838
The respective honorary citizenship in the three Hanseatic cities is the highest distinction that has been given to personalities who have rendered outstanding services to the city, as these Hanseatic cities traditionally do not award medals.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Announcement on June 27, 1838 z. B. in Collection of the Lübeck Ordinances and Announcements, Volume 8
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Grim, Georg Michael |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Horrible, Georg |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German merchant and consul from Hamburg |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1795 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hamburg |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1880 |
| Place of death | Hamburg |