Karl Schäfer

Austrian figure skater and swimmer (1909–1976)
Person human Q551348
Karl Schäfer
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Karl Schäfer

Summary

Karl Schäfer is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1909[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on April 23, 1976[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], figure skater[8], figure skating coach[9], and swimmer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl Schäfer's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Karl Schäfer died in Vienna[4].
  • Karl Schäfer was born on May 17, 1909[3].
  • Karl Schäfer died on April 23, 1976[5].
  • Burial took place at Hernalser Friedhof[12].
  • Among Karl Schäfer's spouses was Christine Engelmann[13].
  • Karl Schäfer held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Karl Schäfer worked as an actor[6].
  • Karl Schäfer worked as a film actor[7].
  • Karl Schäfer's professions included figure skater[8].
  • Karl Schäfer's professions included figure skating coach[9].
  • Karl Schäfer's professions included swimmer[10].
  • Karl Schäfer was a member of Sturmabteilung[15].
  • Karl Schäfer is recorded as male[16].
  • Karl Schäfer's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Karl Schäfer was affiliated with the Nazi Party[18].
  • Karl Schäfer's Commons category is recorded as Karl Schäfer[19].
  • Karl Schäfer's sport is recorded as figure skating[20].
  • Karl Schäfer's sport is recorded as competitive swimming[21].
  • Karl Schäfer's family name is recorded as Schäfer[22].
  • Karl Schäfer's given name is recorded as Karl[23].
  • Karl Schäfer's relative is recorded as Eduard Engelmann[24].
  • Karl Schäfer's participant in is recorded as 1928 Summer Olympics[25].
  • Karl Schäfer's participant in is recorded as figure skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics – men's singles[26].
  • Karl Schäfer's participant in is recorded as figure skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics – men's singles[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Schäfer was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on May 17, 1909[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], figure skater[8], figure skating coach[9], and swimmer[10].

Personal Life

Karl Schäfer was married to Christine Engelmann[13]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[18].

Death and Burial

Karl Schäfer died on April 23, 1976[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He is buried at Hernalser Friedhof[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Karl Schäfer include Karl Schäfer Memorial[28], a recurring sporting event[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1974[31].

Why It Matters

Karl Schäfer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Karl Schäfer Memorial[28], a recurring sporting event[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1974[31].

FAQs

Where was Karl Schäfer born?

Born in Vienna[2], Karl Schäfer…

Where did Karl Schäfer die?

Karl Schäfer died in Vienna[4].

Who was Karl Schäfer married to?

Karl Schäfer's spouses include Christine Engelmann[13].

What did Karl Schäfer do for work?

Karl Schäfer worked as actor[6], film actor[7], figure skater[8], figure skating coach[9], and swimmer[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in 1928 Summer Olympics, figure skating at the 1932 Winter Olympics – men's singles, figure skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics – men's singles +1
    Given name Karl
    Sports discipline competed in men's singles
    Spouse Christine Engelmann
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