Karel Schwarzenberg

Czech politician, minister of foreign affairs and vice prime minister (1937–2023)
Person human Q58195
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Karel Schwarzenberg

Summary

Karel Schwarzenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Prague[2]. He was born on December 10, 1937[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on November 12, 2023[5]. He worked as a politician[6], entrepreneur[7], diplomat[8], and foreign minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Karel Schwarzenberg was born in Prague[2].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg was born on December 10, 1937[3].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg died on November 12, 2023[5].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg died on November 11, 2023[11].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg is buried at Schwarzenberg Vault in Orlík nad Vltavou[12].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg's father was Karel VI of Schwarzenberg[13].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg's mother was Antonia Schwarzenberg[14].
  • Among Karel Schwarzenberg's spouses was Therese Schwarzenberg[15].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg was married to Therese Schwarzenberg[16].
  • A child of Karel Schwarzenberg was Johannes Nepomucenus Schwarzenberg[17].
  • A child of Karel Schwarzenberg was Anna Carolina Schwarzenberg[18].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg held citizenship in Czech Republic[19].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg held citizenship in Switzerland[20].
  • Czech was Karel Schwarzenberg's native language[21].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg's professions included politician[6].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg's professions included foreign minister[9].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg's field of work was politics[22].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[23].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[24].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg held the position of party leader[25].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic[26].
  • Karel Schwarzenberg held the position of Member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic[27].

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Origins and Family

Karel Schwarzenberg was born in Prague[2]. He was born on December 10, 1937[3]. His father was Karel VI of Schwarzenberg[13]. His mother was Antonia Schwarzenberg[14]. Czech was his native language[21].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[28], a university[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1365[31], headquartered in Vienna[32] and University of Graz[33], a university[34], in Austria[35], founded in 1585[36], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], entrepreneur[7], diplomat[8], and foreign minister[9]. Karel Schwarzenberg's field of work was politics[22]. Positions held include Minister of Foreign Affairs[23], a public office[38], in Czech Republic[39], founded in 1993[40]; party leader[25], a position[41]; Deputy Prime Minister of the Czech Republic[26]; Member of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic[27], a position[42], in Czech Republic[43]; and Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic[44], a position[45], in Czech Republic[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[47], Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[48], Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, class III[49], European Human Rights Prize[50], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[51], and Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[52].

Personal Life

Spouses include Therese Schwarzenberg[15], a physician[53], b. 1940[54], of Austria[55]. Children include Johannes Nepomucenus Schwarzenberg[17], b. 1967[56], of Austria[57] and Anna Carolina Schwarzenberg[18], a film producer[58], b. 1968[59], of Austria[60]. Karel Schwarzenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[61]. Political affiliations include TOP 09[62], a political party[63], in Czech Republic[64], founded in 2009[65], headquartered in Prague[66] and Civic Democratic Alliance[67], a political party[68], in Czech Republic[69], founded in 1990[70], headquartered in Prague[71].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 12, 2023[5] and November 11, 2023[11]. Karel Schwarzenberg died in Vienna[4]. He is buried at Schwarzenberg Vault in Orlík nad Vltavou[12].

Why It Matters

Karel Schwarzenberg ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (573 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Karel Schwarzenberg born?

Karel Schwarzenberg's place of birth was Prague[2].

Where did Karel Schwarzenberg die?

Karel Schwarzenberg died in Vienna[4].

Who were Karel Schwarzenberg's parents?

Karel Schwarzenberg's father was Karel VI of Schwarzenberg[13]. Karel Schwarzenberg's mother was Antonia Schwarzenberg[14].

Who was Karel Schwarzenberg married to?

Karel Schwarzenberg's spouses include Therese Schwarzenberg[15] and Therese Schwarzenberg[16].

What did Karel Schwarzenberg do for work?

Karel Schwarzenberg worked as politician[6], entrepreneur[7], diplomat[8], and foreign minister[9].

Where did Karel Schwarzenberg go to school?

Karel Schwarzenberg was educated at University of Vienna[28] and University of Graz[33].

What awards did Karel Schwarzenberg receive?

Honors received include Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[47], Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[48], Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, class III[49], and European Human Rights Prize[50].

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