Karl Schiller

German scientist and politician (1911-1994)
Person human Q65513
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Karl Schiller

Summary

Karl Schiller is a human[1]. He was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on April 24, 1911[3]. He died in Hamburg[4]. He died on December 26, 1994[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], and economist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wrocław[2], Karl Schiller…
  • Karl Schiller died in Hamburg[4].
  • Karl Schiller was born on April 24, 1911[3].
  • Karl Schiller died on December 26, 1994[5].
  • Karl Schiller is buried at Reindorfer Osterberg cemetery[10].
  • Karl Schiller was married to Etta Eckel[11].
  • Karl Schiller held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • German was Karl Schiller's native language[13].
  • Karl Schiller worked as a politician[6].
  • Karl Schiller's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Karl Schiller's professions included economist[8].
  • Karl Schiller held the position of Berlin member of the Bundestag[14].
  • Karl Schiller held the position of member of the Hamburg Parliament[15].
  • Karl Schiller held the position of Federal Minister of Finance[16].
  • Karl Schiller held the position of Senator of Berlin[17].
  • Karl Schiller held the position of member of the German Bundestag[18].
  • Among Karl Schiller's employers was University of Hamburg[19].
  • Karl Schiller was educated at Heidelberg University[20].
  • Karl Schiller was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Karl Schiller was educated at Kiel University[22].
  • Karl Schiller received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Karl Schiller received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[24].
  • Karl Schiller received the Bernhard Harms medal[25].
  • Karl Schiller received the Ludwig Erhard Prize for Publications in Economics[26].
  • Karl Schiller was a member of Sturmabteilung[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wrocław[2], Karl Schiller… he was born on April 24, 1911[3]. German was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and Kiel University[22], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1665[38], headquartered in Kiel[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], and economist[8]. Among Karl Schiller's employers was University of Hamburg[19]. Positions held include Berlin member of the Bundestag[14], a position[40], in Germany[41]; member of the Hamburg Parliament[15]; Federal Minister of Finance[16], a position[42], in Germany[43]; Senator of Berlin[17]; and member of the German Bundestag[18], in Germany[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a grade of an order[45], in Germany[46]; Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[24], a grade of an order[47], in Spain[48]; Bernhard Harms medal[25], a science award[49], in Germany[50]; and Ludwig Erhard Prize for Publications in Economics[26], an award[51], in Germany[52].

Personal Life

Among Karl Schiller's spouses was Etta Eckel[11]. Political affiliations include Nazi Party[53], a Führerpartei[54], in Weimar Republic[55], founded in 1920[56], headquartered in Braunes Haus[57] and Social Democratic Party of Germany[58], a political party[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1863[61].

Death and Burial

Karl Schiller died on December 26, 1994[5]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. Burial took place at Reindorfer Osterberg cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Karl Schiller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Karl Schiller born?

Karl Schiller's place of birth was Wrocław[2].

Where did Karl Schiller die?

Karl Schiller died in Hamburg[4].

Who was Karl Schiller married to?

Karl Schiller's spouses include Etta Eckel[11].

What did Karl Schiller do for work?

Karl Schiller worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], and economist[8].

Where did Karl Schiller go to school?

Karl Schiller was educated at Heidelberg University[20], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], and Kiel University[22].

What awards did Karl Schiller receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[24], Bernhard Harms medal[25], and Ludwig Erhard Prize for Publications in Economics[26].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Berlin member of the Bundestag, member of the Hamburg Parliament, Federal Minister of Finance +2
    Place of birth Wrocław
    Occupation politician, university teacher, economist
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    Occupation politician, university teacher, economist
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