Arnold Schwarzenegger. Early Life and Family
Early Life and Family
This timeline outlines the key events and milestones in Arnold Schwarzenegger's early life and family background.
July 30, 1947
Birth
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger was born in Thal, near Graz, Austria, to Gustav and Aurelia Schwarzenegger.
1946-1971
Childhood and Relationship with Brother
Arnold grew up in Thal with his brother Meinhard. The brothers had a strict and authoritarian upbringing and were very sporty from a young age.
May 20, 1971
Brother's Death
Arnold's brother, Meinhard, died in a car accident.
1972
Father's Death
Gustav Schwarzenegger, Arnold's father, passed away on December 1.
August 2, 1998
Mother's Death
Aurelia Schwarzenegger, Arnold's mother, passed away.
