Walther Rathenau (29 September 1867 - 24 June 1922) was a German industrialist, writer and liberal politician.
They also resented his background as a successful Jewish businessman..
Although Russia was already aiding Germany\'s secret rearmament programme, right-wing nationalist groups branded Rathenau a revolutionary (he was in fact a moderate liberal who openly condemned Soviet methods).
Rathenau initiated the 1922 Treaty of Rapallo, which removed major obstacles to trading with Soviet Russia.
After the war, Rathenau served as German Foreign Minister (February to June 1922) of the Weimar Republic.
During the First World War of 1914-1918 he was involved in the organization of the German war economy.
Walther Rathenau (29 September 1867 - 24 June 1922) was a German industrialist, writer and liberal politician
