Adolf Wilhelm Ferdinand Damaschke (born 24 November 1865, Berlin – 30 July 1935, Berlin) was a German politician and economist (Nationalökonom).

Adolf Damaschke.

He founded the German League for Land Reform (Deutscher Bund für Bodenreform) in 1898, which he led until his death. He was influenced by Henry George.

Personal life edit

In 1904 he married Julie Gelzer, daughter of Heinrich Gelzer. They had 3 daughters. Damaschke died of cancer in 1935.

Literary works edit

  • Die Bodenreform, Grundsätzliches und Geschichtliches, 1902
  • Bodenreform und Landwirtschaft, 1932
  • Ein Kampf um Sozalismus und Nation, 1935

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External links edit

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