Christian Schwarz-Schilling
German politician and businessman (1930–2026).
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Christian Schwarz-Schilling was a German politician and businessman. Born on 19 November 1930 in Innsbruck, Schwarz-Schilling died on 6 April 2026 in Büdingen at the age of 95.
Positions held include member of the Landtag of Hesse (1966–1976), member of the German Bundestag (1976–1980) and member of the German Bundestag (1980–1983). Schwarz-Schilling studied at Arndt-Gymnasium Dahlem and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Honours include Hessian Order of Merit, Heinrich von Stephan Plaque and Wilhelm Leuschner Medal, among 7 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 25 languages, Christian Schwarz-Schilling is No. 65,569 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 19 November 1930, Innsbruck
- Died
- 6 April 2026, Büdingen (aged 95)
- Country
- Germany
- Known as
- Politician, diplomat, entrepreneur
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Christian Democratic Union
- Education
- Arndt-Gymnasium Dahlem, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Languages
- German
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 25
Did you know
Was 36 when first member of the Landtag of Hesse (1966).
Lived to 95.
Shares a birthday with Indira Gandhi and James A. Garfield.
One of 34 people in the Index born in Innsbruck, with Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor.
Has a Wikipedia article in 25 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1966–1976Member of the Landtag of Hesse
- 1976–1980Member of the German Bundestag
- 1980–1983Member of the German Bundestag
- 1983–1987Member of the German Bundestag
- 1987–1990Member of the German Bundestag
- 1990–1994Member of the German Bundestag
- 1994–1998Member of the German Bundestag
- 1998–2002Member of the German Bundestag
- 2006–2007High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Connections
- FatherReinhard Schwarz-Schilling
- SpouseMarie-Luise Schwarz-Schilling
- SiblingCara Popescu
Honours and works
Awards
- Hessian Order of Merit1990
- Heinrich von Stephan Plaque1995
- Wilhelm Leuschner Medal2002
- Manfred Wörner Medal2006
- Peace Prize of Hesse2007
- Light of Truth Award2013
- Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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