thumb|right|200px|Friedrich Karl von Schönborn

Friedrich Karl von Schönborn (or Friedrich Carl, 1674–1746) was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg and Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1729 to 1746. He also served as Reichsvizekanzler (Vice-Chancellor) of the Holy Roman Empire from 1705 to 1734.

Biography

Friedrich Karl (or Carl) von Schönborn was born in Mainz on 3 March 1674, the second son of (1644-1717, see List of rulers of Schönborn) and his wife, Maria Anna Sophia von Boineburg (1652–1726).

As an imperial prince, Friedrich Karl remained a supporter of the Habsburgs, despite numerous and significant political differences. His considered, moderately absolutist, rule served him well in reorganizing administration, finance and education in both bishoprics. In 1735 he helped to turn the Bamberger Akademie into a full university, by adding law and medical faculties. In 1743 he gave the University of Würzburg new study regulations.

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Bundeskanzleramt Ballhausplatz Wien 2007.jpg|Federal Chancellery of Austria

Reichskanzleitrakt Vienna Sept 2006 001.jpg|Imperial Chancellory Wing of the Hofburg Palace in Vienna

Blauer Hof Laxenburg.jpg|Blauer Hof Laxenburg

Göllersdorf - Schloss Schönborn, Luftaufnahme.JPG|Schloss Schönborn

Residenz Wuerzburg Vorderan.jpg|Würzburg Residence

DSC 0133-a.jpg|Werneck Palace

Schoenbornkapelle Wuerzburg-1.jpg|Würzburg Cathedral with adjacent Schönborn burial chapel

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