Noteworthy ancestry of Christoph Waltz
Oct. 27th, 2013 11:24 pmAustrian-German actor Christoph Waltz, best known for his work in Django Unchained and Inglorious Basterds has some interesting ancestors. Here's a rough draft.
1. Christoph Waltz, b. 1956. Actor.
2. Johannes Waltz, 1922-1964. Set and costume designer.
3. Elisabeth Urbancic, b. 1925. Set and costume designer.
6. Rudolf von Urbantschitsch, 1879-1964. Psychiatrist and author.
7. Maria Mayen, 1892-1978. Actress.
12. Viktor von Urbantschitsch, 1847-1921. Physician.
13. Caroline Froeschl. Sister of the painter Karl Froeschl.
24. Edvard Urbancic
48. Alojsa Urbancic, 1786-1855. Lord of Turn Castle.
49. Marija Brunich
96. Martin Urbancic, lord of Turn Castle in Slovenia.
97. Konstanze Dietrich
Josipina Turnograjska, the first really notable female Slovenian poet, was the daughter of Alojsa Urbancic's (#48) brother and thusly a first cousin four times removed of Christoph Waltz. Another Rudolf von Urbantschitsch, son of Rudolf's (#6) brother, was a composer and the conductor for the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra for many years.
1. Christoph Waltz, b. 1956. Actor.
2. Johannes Waltz, 1922-1964. Set and costume designer.
3. Elisabeth Urbancic, b. 1925. Set and costume designer.
6. Rudolf von Urbantschitsch, 1879-1964. Psychiatrist and author.
7. Maria Mayen, 1892-1978. Actress.
12. Viktor von Urbantschitsch, 1847-1921. Physician.
13. Caroline Froeschl. Sister of the painter Karl Froeschl.
24. Edvard Urbancic
48. Alojsa Urbancic, 1786-1855. Lord of Turn Castle.
49. Marija Brunich
96. Martin Urbancic, lord of Turn Castle in Slovenia.
97. Konstanze Dietrich
Josipina Turnograjska, the first really notable female Slovenian poet, was the daughter of Alojsa Urbancic's (#48) brother and thusly a first cousin four times removed of Christoph Waltz. Another Rudolf von Urbantschitsch, son of Rudolf's (#6) brother, was a composer and the conductor for the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra for many years.