Karl Schenk

longest serving member of the Swiss Federal Council (1823-1895)
Person human Q116992
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Karl Schenk

Summary

Karl Schenk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bern[2]. He was born on December 1, 1823[3]. He passed away in Bern[4]. He died on July 18, 1895[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and pastor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karl Schenk's place of birth was Bern[2].
  • Karl Schenk died in Bern[4].
  • Karl Schenk was born on December 1, 1823[3].
  • Karl Schenk died on July 18, 1895[5].
  • Karl Schenk is buried at Bremgarten cemetery[9].
  • Karl Schenk's father was Christian Schenk[10].
  • Karl Schenk's mother was Q138455812[11].
  • Among Karl Schenk's spouses was Q138455819[12].
  • Among Karl Schenk's spouses was Q138455822[13].
  • Karl Schenk held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • Karl Schenk worked as a politician[6].
  • Karl Schenk's professions included pastor[7].
  • Karl Schenk held the position of Member of the Swiss Federal Council[15].
  • Karl Schenk held the position of Member of the Swiss Council of States[16].
  • Karl Schenk held the position of President of the Swiss Council of States[17].
  • Karl Schenk held the position of President of the Swiss Confederation[18].
  • Karl Schenk held the position of President of the Swiss Confederation[19].
  • Karl Schenk held the position of President of the Swiss Confederation[20].
  • Karl Schenk's education included a stint at University of Bern[21].
  • Karl Schenk's religion is recorded as Protestantism[22].
  • Karl Schenk's religion is recorded as reformed[23].
  • Karl Schenk is recorded as male[24].
  • Karl Schenk's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Karl Schenk was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[26].
  • Karl Schenk's Commons category is recorded as Karl Schenk[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Karl Schenk was born in Bern[2]. He was born on December 1, 1823[3]. His father was Christian Schenk[10]. His mother was Q138455812[11].

Education

Karl Schenk was educated at University of Bern[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and pastor[7]. Positions held include Member of the Swiss Federal Council[15], a public office[28], in Switzerland[29]; Member of the Swiss Council of States[16]; President of the Swiss Council of States[17], a position[30], in Switzerland[31]; and President of the Swiss Confederation[18], a president[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1848[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q138455819[12] and Q138455822[13]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[22], a Christian denominational family[35], founded in 1517[36] and reformed[23], in Switzerland[37]. Karl Schenk was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[26].

Death and Burial

Karl Schenk died on July 18, 1895[5]. He passed away in Bern[4]. Burial took place at Bremgarten cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Karl Schenk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Karl Schenk born?

Karl Schenk was born in Bern[2].

Where did Karl Schenk die?

Karl Schenk passed away in Bern[4].

Who were Karl Schenk's parents?

Karl Schenk's father was Christian Schenk[10]. Karl Schenk's mother was Q138455812[11].

Who was Karl Schenk married to?

Karl Schenk's spouses include Q138455819[12] and Q138455822[13].

What did Karl Schenk do for work?

Karl Schenk worked as politician[6] and pastor[7].

Where did Karl Schenk go to school?

Karl Schenk was educated at University of Bern[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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