Wolfgang Sobotka

Austrian politician
Person human Q2591433
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Summary

Wolfgang Sobotka is a human[1]. He was born in Waidhofen an der Ybbs[2]. He was born on January 5, 1956[3]. He worked as a politician[4], music teacher[5], and conductor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Waidhofen an der Ybbs[2].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka was born on January 5, 1956[3].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka held citizenship in Austria[8].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka worked as a politician[4].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka's professions included music teacher[5].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka's professions included conductor[6].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka's field of work was music[9].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka's field of work was politics[10].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka's field of work was art[11].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka held the position of member of the National Council of Austria[12].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka was employed by Austrian Federal Government[13].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka was educated at University of Vienna[14].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[15].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka's education included a stint at Anton Bruckner Private University[16].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka received the Q99482686[17].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka received the Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[18].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka received the Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[19].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka received the Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[21].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka received the Order of Honour (Lower Austria)[22].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka was a member of KÖStV Rudolfina Wien[23].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka is recorded as male[24].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka was affiliated with the Austrian People's Party[26].
  • Wolfgang Sobotka's Commons category is recorded as Wolfgang Sobotka[27].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Sobotka's place of birth was Waidhofen an der Ybbs[2]. He was born on January 5, 1956[3].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[14], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31]; University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[15], a public university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1819[34], headquartered in main building of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna[35]; and Anton Bruckner Private University[16], a private university[36], in Austria[37], founded in 2004[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], music teacher[5], and conductor[6]. Fields of work include music[9], a type of arts[39]; politics[10], an academic discipline[40]; and art[11], an academic major[41]. Wolfgang Sobotka was employed by Austrian Federal Government[13]. He held the position of member of the National Council of Austria[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Q99482686[17], an award[42], in Slovakia[43]; Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[18], a grade of an order[44], in Hungary[45], founded in 1991[46]; Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[19], a grade of an order[47], in Ukraine[48], founded in 1996[49]; Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], a grade of an order[50], in Italy[51]; Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[21], a grade of an order[52], in Austria[53]; and Order of Honour (Lower Austria)[22], an order[54], in Austria[55].

Personal Life

Wolfgang Sobotka was affiliated with the Austrian People's Party[26].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Sobotka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Sobotka born?

Wolfgang Sobotka was born in Waidhofen an der Ybbs[2].

What did Wolfgang Sobotka do for work?

Wolfgang Sobotka worked as politician[4], music teacher[5], and conductor[6].

Where did Wolfgang Sobotka go to school?

Wolfgang Sobotka was educated at University of Vienna[14], University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[15], and Anton Bruckner Private University[16].

What awards did Wolfgang Sobotka receive?

Honors received include Q99482686[17], Commander with Star of the Order of Merit of Hungary[18], Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[19], and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . Austrian Parliament personal database. wikidata.org.
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  15. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] ↑ . teraz.sk. Retrieved . teraz.sk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [19] ↑ . president.gov.ua. president.gov.ua. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . bmi.gv.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  27. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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