Hilmar von Campewas born on April 11, 1925 in Germany, is a World War II veteran, undertook an apprenticeship at the Professional School of Industry and Commerce and received his economics degree from the University of Hamburg. He worked for the international investment company ADELA in Latin America and the Caribbean, managed a consulting firm for foreign investors in Mexico City where he became an independent businessman, owning an automotive part factory and a travel agency. After selling these companies in 1991 he now is a full-time author dedicated to the freedom and dignity of man, devoting his time to writing lecturing and traveling.

He is married to Dina Gamio from Peru and they have two children and a granddaughter: Sophie Isabella: Stefan born in Kingston, Jamaica; the 1989 Mexican National Junior Horse Show Champion, the 1992 Colorado Summer Circuit Grand Champion, the 1997 Big Sky Conference Decathlon Champion, Congressional Bronze Award Winner, 1998 graduate of Idaho State University in Business Management; Stefan is now in charge of the von Campe business. Sabrina captured the 1989 Mexican Figure Ice Skating championship of her age category and is a 1998 graduate in Interior Design at Colorado State University. She was recognized in 1997 by the American Society of Interior Designer C.S.U. Chapter for Best Junior Project. She is now a senior designer.

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