What is Karl Schäfer's middle name?
Martin Alois
What is Karl Schäfer's full name?
Karl Martin Alois Schäfer
Karl Schäfer nickname(s):
Karl Schaefer
Karl Schäfer date of birth:
May 17, 1909
How old was Karl Schäfer when died?
66
Where was Karl Schäfer born?
Vienna, Wien, Austria
When did Karl Schäfer die?
April 23, 1976
Where did Karl Schäfer die?
Purkersdorf, Austria
What is Karl Schäfer nationality?
Austrian
What is Karl Schäfer's occupation?
Figure Skater, Swimmer, Skating Coach, Actor, Musician
Karl Schäfer claim to fame:
Olympic champion, World champion, European champion
What instruments does Karl Schäfer play?
Violin, Saxophone
Karl Schäfer family:
Eduard Engelmann Jr. (father-in-law) (figure skater), Helene Engelmann (sister-in-law) (figure skater)
Who has Karl Schäfer worked with?
Herta Wächter (business partner) (skating coach)
Short Biography
Karl Schäfer (17 May 1909, in Vienna – 23 April 1976, in Vienna) was an Austrian figure skater and swimmer. In figure skating, he became a two-time Olympic champion at the 1932 Winter Olympics and the 1936 Winter Olympics. He was also a seven-time World champion (1930–1936) and eight-time European champion (1929–1930). As a swimmer, he competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in the 200 metre breakstroke.