John Carel

John C. Karel Sr. (or Carel) (March 29, 1851 – August 23, 1914) was an Austrian Empire born American banker, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Kewaunee County during the 1879 session. During the presidency of Grover Cleveland, he served as U.S. consul at Prague and Saint Petersburg.

John Karel
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Kewaunee district
In office
January 6, 1879 – January 5, 1880
Preceded byCharles Tisch
Succeeded byJoseph E. Darbellay
Personal details
Born(1851-03-29)March 29, 1851
Nemecká, Zólyom County, Kingdom of Hungary
DiedAugust 23, 1914(1914-08-23) (aged 63)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Resting placeRiverview Public Cemetery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Elizabeth Metzner
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(m. 1871; died 1883)​
Children
  • John C. Karel Jr.
  • (b. 1873; died 1938)
  • L. Albert Karel
  • (b. 1875; died 1965)
  • Flora Mae (Templeton)
  • (b. 1877; died 1978)
EducationPlzeň Gymnasium
OccupationBanker, diplomat
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