When was Bruno Kreisky born?

Bruno Kreisky was born on 22 January 1911 in Vienna.

What positions has Bruno Kreisky held?

Positions held by Bruno Kreisky include: Federal minister of National Defence (1971–1971); Federal Chancellor of Austria (1970–1983); Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria (1959–1966); member of the National Council of Austria (1956–1983); Secretary of State (1953–1959).

Where did Bruno Kreisky study?

Bruno Kreisky was educated at University of Vienna.

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Bruno Kreisky

Austrian diplomat and chancellor (1911–1990)

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Bruno Kreisky (German: [ˈbʁuːno ˈkʁaɪ̯ski]; 22 January 1911 – 29 July 1990) was an Austrian social democratic politician who served as foreign minister from 1959 to 1966 and as chancellor from 1970 to 1983. Aged 72, he was the oldest chancellor after World War II.

Quick facts

Born: 22 January 1911 wd
Place of birth: Vienna wd
Died: 29 July 1990 wd
Place of death: Vienna wd
Citizenship: Cisleithania, Austria wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, lawyer, war correspondent, jurist wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party of Austria wd
Education: University of Vienna wd
Spouse: Vera Alice Kreisky wd

Positions held wd

Federal minister of National Defence (4 February 1971 – 8 February 1971)
Federal Chancellor of Austria (21 April 1970 – 24 May 1983)
Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria (16 July 1959 – 19 April 1966)
member of the National Council of Austria (8 June 1956 – 30 September 1983)
Secretary of State (2 April 1953 – 16 July 1959)

Awards wd

Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (1983)
Orden wider den tierischen Ernst (1961)
Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion
Order of Karl Valentin (1980)
Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights
Freedom Award (1975)
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Christ
honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg
Bavarian Order of Merit
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

About

Kreisky's 13-year tenure was the longest of any chancellor in republican Austria and, as an influential political figure in Western European social democracy, he worked closely with like-minded leaders Willy Brandt of West Germany and Olof Palme of Sweden in the Socialist International.

Questions

When was Bruno Kreisky born?: Bruno Kreisky was born on 22 January 1911 in Vienna.
What positions has Bruno Kreisky held?: Positions held by Bruno Kreisky include: Federal minister of National Defence (1971–1971); Federal Chancellor of Austria (1970–1983); Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria (1959–1966); member of the National Council of Austria (1956–1983); Secretary of State (1953–1959).
Where did Bruno Kreisky study?: Bruno Kreisky was educated at University of Vienna.

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