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'''Franz Harnoncourt''', or '''Franz Graf von Harnoncourt-Unverzagt'''<ref name="Graz" /> (born 2 August 1937) is an Austrian [[jurist]], [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of the [[Kastner & Öhler]] department store in [[Graz]], and president and member of the advisory board of the [[Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung]]. |
'''Franz Harnoncourt''', or '''Franz Graf von Harnoncourt-Unverzagt'''<ref name="Graz" /> (born 2 August 1937) is an Austrian [[jurist]], [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of the [[Kastner & Öhler]] department store in [[Graz]], and president and member of the advisory board of the [[Grazer Wechselseitige Versicherung]]. |
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Harnoncourt was born in [[Graz]], the seventh child of Eberhard Graf von [[Harnoncourt|Harnoncourt-Unverzagt]] (1896-1970) and his wife [[Ladislaja Harnoncourt|Ladislaja]], née Countess of [[Franz, Count of Meran#Family|Meran]] (1899-1977).<ref name="Graz" /> He is a brother of the physician [[Karl Harnoncourt|Karl d'Harnoncourt]], the late conductor [[Nikolaus Harnoncourt|Nikolaus d'Harnoncourt]] and the late theologian [[Philipp Harnoncourt|Philipp d'Harnoncourt]]. |
Harnoncourt was born in [[Graz]], the seventh child of Eberhard Graf von [[Harnoncourt|Harnoncourt-Unverzagt]] (1896-1970) and his wife [[Ladislaja Harnoncourt|Ladislaja]], née Countess of [[Franz, Count of Meran#Family|Meran]] (1899-1977).<ref name="Graz" /> He is a brother of the physician [[Karl Harnoncourt|Karl d'Harnoncourt]], the late conductor [[Nikolaus Harnoncourt|Nikolaus d'Harnoncourt]] and the late theologian [[Philipp Harnoncourt|Philipp d'Harnoncourt]]. |
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[[File:Graz-Sackstraße-Kastner & Öhler.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Kastner & Öhler]] in Graz]] |
[[File:Graz-Sackstraße-Kastner & Öhler.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Kastner & Öhler]] in Graz]] |
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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, 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. |
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| Born | 2 August 1937 Graz, Austria |
| Other names | Franz Harnoncourt-Unverzagt |
| Education | University of Graz |
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Franz Harnoncourt, or Franz Graf von 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.
Early life
Harnoncourt was born in Graz, the seventh child of Eberhard Graf von Harnoncourt-Unverzagt (1896-1970) and his wife Ladislaja, née Countess of Meran (1899-1977).[1] He is a brother of the physician Karl d'Harnoncourt, the late conductor Nikolaus d'Harnoncourt and the late theologian Philipp d'Harnoncourt.
Career
He studied law, promoted to the doctorate. He then began work as a tax advisor for Binder+Co, 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
- 1999: Großes Goldenes Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich (Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria)[1][6]
- 2007: Ehrenzeichen des Landes Steiermark[1][2]
- 2012: Großes Goldenes Ehrenzeichen mit dem Stern für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich (Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Star)[1][6]
- 2012: Bürger der Stadt Graz[1]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Erfolgreiches Duett: 160 Jahre Steiermärkische Sparkasse und Musikverein für Steiermark". sparkasse.at (in German). 4 April 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Presseaussendung / Hohe Auszeichnung für Philipp Harnoncourt" (PDF) (in German). Bruck an der Mur. 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "200607 Feier Heiligen-Geist-Kapelle Bruck/Mur". atkultur.at (in German). 9 June 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Hein Bruns: Descendants of Archduke Johann of Austria, heinbruins.nl
- Karlpeter Elis: Graz und die Steiermark / Ihre Geschichte (in German) graz.elis-management.com