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Christian Schwarz-Schilling Austrian-born German politician, minister of post and telecommunications and High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina dead at age 95

Christian Schwarz-Schilling: key obituary facts

Is Christian Schwarz-Schilling dead? Yes. Christian Schwarz-Schilling died on April 6, 2026, at age 95.

Cause of death: Christian Schwarz-Schilling's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Christian Schwarz-Schilling known for?

Christian Schwarz-Schilling was an Austrian-born German politician, minister of post and telecommunications (1982–1992) and High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina (2006–2007).

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Born: (1930-11-19)19 November 1930Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria.

Occupation: Politician, historian, diplomat.

Christian Schwarz-Schilling, Austrian-born German politician and former minister of post and telecommunications and High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, died on April 6, 2026.

He was 95. Schwarz-Schilling served as minister of post and telecommunications from 1982 to 1992 and as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2006 to 2007.

Christian Schwarz-Schilling, 95, Austrian-born German politician, minister of post and telecommunications (1982–1992) and High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina (2006–2007).

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