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== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==
Harnoncourt was born in [[Graz]], the seventh child of Eberhard Harnoncourt and his wife Ladislaja, nèe Countess of {{ill|House of Meran|de|Meran (Adelsgeschlecht)|lt=Meran}}.<ref name="Graz" /> Among his brothers are [[Nikolaus Harnoncourt]], [[Philipp Harnoncourt]] and [[Karl Harnoncourt]].
Harnoncourt was born in [[Graz]], the seventh child of Eberhard Harnoncourt and his wife [[Ladislaja Harnoncourt|Ladislaja]], née Countess of {{ill|House of Meran|de|Meran (Adelsgeschlecht)|lt=Meran}}.<ref name="Graz" /> He is a brother of the physician [[Karl Harnoncourt]], the late conductor [[Nikolaus Harnoncourt]] and the late theologian [[Philipp Harnoncourt]].


[[File:Graz-Sackstraße-Kastner & Öhler.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Kastner & Öhler]] in Graz]]
[[File:Graz-Sackstraße-Kastner & Öhler.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Kastner & Öhler]] in Graz]]
He studied law, promoted to the [[doctorate]]. He then began work as a tax advisor for {{ill|Binder+Co|de}}, including two years in the U.S. He then worked in department stores, in Germany for [[Karstadt]], and for [[Marks & Spencer]] in the UK.<ref name="Graz" /><ref name="Fröhlich" /> He began at the [[Kastner & Öhler]], including jobs such as sales person and storage worker,<ref name="Fröhlich" /> and served as CEO for decades.<ref name="Graz" /> From 1982 to 2012, he was also president and member of the supervisory board of the [[Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung]] insurance company.<ref name="Graz" /> He has been honorary president since.
He studied law at the [[Faculty of Law of the University of Graz|University of Graz]] and promoted to the [[doctorate]]. He then began work as a tax advisor for {{ill|Binder+Co|de}}, including two years in the U.S. He then worked in department stores, in Germany for [[Karstadt]], and for [[Marks & Spencer]] in the UK.<ref name="Graz" /><ref name="Fröhlich" /> He began at the [[Kastner & Öhler]], including jobs such as sales person and storage worker,<ref name="Fröhlich" /> and served as CEO for decades.<ref name="Graz" /> From 1982 to 2012, he was also president and member of the supervisory board of the [[Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung]] insurance company.<ref name="Graz" /> He has been honorary president since.


Harnoncourt is a knight of the [[Sovereign Military Order of Malta|Order of Malta]], serving as ''Rezeptor'' of Austria.<ref name="Fröhlich" /> He represents [[Luxembourg]] as [[honorary consul]].<ref name="Graz" /><ref name="Fröhlich" /> Harnoncourt is also president of the Graz Musikverein, supporting concerts of classical music.<ref name="Sparkasse" />
Harnoncourt is a knight of the [[Sovereign Military Order of Malta|Order of Malta]], serving as ''Rezeptor'' of Austria.<ref name="Fröhlich" /> He represents [[Luxembourg]] as [[honorary consul]].<ref name="Graz" /><ref name="Fröhlich" /> Harnoncourt is also president of the Graz Musikverein, supporting concerts of classical music.<ref name="Sparkasse" />


Franz Harnoncourt and Marion nèe Fogarassy (born 1941), the daughter of [[Viktor Fogarassy]] and Dollie Kastner, married in 1965. The couple has five daughters and a son.<ref name="Graz" />
Franz Harnoncourt and Marion née Fogarassy (born 1941), the daughter of [[Viktor Fogarassy]] and Dollie Kastner, married in 1965. The couple has five daughters and a son.<ref name="Graz" />


They supported the project initiated by his brother Philipp to restore the [[Heiligen-Geist-Kapelle, Bruck]] in Bruck,<ref name="Bruck" /> and he and his wife attended the opening celebration on 7 June 2020.<ref name="Kultur" />
They supported the project initiated by his brother Philipp to restore the [[Heiligen-Geist-Kapelle, Bruck]] in Bruck,<ref name="Bruck" /> and he and his wife attended the opening celebration on 7 June 2020.<ref name="Kultur" />
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Latest revision as of 04:43, 24 November 2023

Franz Harnoncourt
Born (1937-08-02) 2 August 1937 (age 87)
Graz, Austria
Other namesFranz Harnoncourt-Unverzagt
EducationUniversity of Graz
Occupations
Organizations
Family
Awards
  • Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich
  • Ehrenzeichen der Steiermark

Franz Harnoncourt, or Harnoncourt-Unverzagt[1] (born 2 August 1937) is an Austrian jurist, CEO of the Kastner & Öhler department store in Graz, and president and member of the advisory board of the Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung.

Life and career

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Harnoncourt was born in Graz, the seventh child of Eberhard Harnoncourt and his wife Ladislaja, née Countess of Meran [de].[1] He is a brother of the physician Karl Harnoncourt, the late conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt and the late theologian Philipp Harnoncourt.

Kastner & Öhler in Graz

He studied law at the University of Graz and promoted to the doctorate. He then began work as a tax advisor for Binder+Co [de], including two years in the U.S. He then worked in department stores, in Germany for Karstadt, and for Marks & Spencer in the UK.[1][2] He began at the Kastner & Öhler, including jobs such as sales person and storage worker,[2] and served as CEO for decades.[1] From 1982 to 2012, he was also president and member of the supervisory board of the Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung insurance company.[1] He has been honorary president since.

Harnoncourt is a knight of the Order of Malta, serving as Rezeptor of Austria.[2] He represents Luxembourg as honorary consul.[1][2] Harnoncourt is also president of the Graz Musikverein, supporting concerts of classical music.[3]

Franz Harnoncourt and Marion née Fogarassy (born 1941), the daughter of Viktor Fogarassy and Dollie Kastner, married in 1965. The couple has five daughters and a son.[1]

They supported the project initiated by his brother Philipp to restore the Heiligen-Geist-Kapelle, Bruck in Bruck,[4] and he and his wife attended the opening celebration on 7 June 2020.[5]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Dr.iur. Franz Harnoncourt-Unverzagt" (in German). Graz. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e Fröhlich, Kurt (13 September 2007). "Aufstieg vom Lagerarbeiter bis zum Vorstand / Dr. Franz Harnoncourt-Unverzagt erhielt "Groß Gold mit dem Stern"". kommunikation.steiermark.at (in German). Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Erfolgreiches Duett: 160 Jahre Steiermärkische Sparkasse und Musikverein für Steiermark". sparkasse.at (in German). 4 April 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Presseaussendung / Hohe Auszeichnung für Philipp Harnoncourt" (PDF) (in German). Bruck an der Mur. 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  5. ^ "200607 Feier Heiligen-Geist-Kapelle Bruck/Mur". atkultur.at (in German). 9 June 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Aufstellung von Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich ab 1952" (PDF). parlament.gv.at (in German). 20 September 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
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