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Franz Vranitzky

Austrian chancellor

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Franz Vranitzky is an Austrian politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ), he was Chancellor of Austria from 1986 to 1997.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Vienna wd
Citizenship
Austria wd
Occupation
politician, basketball player, economist, banker, Diploma of Business Administration wd
Political party
Social Democratic Party of Austria wd
Education
Vienna University of Economics and Business wd

Positions held wd

  • Federal Chancellor of Austria (16 June 1986 – 28 January 1997)
  • member of the National Council of Austria

Awards wd

  • Charlemagne Prize (1995)
  • Bavarian Order of Merit
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1995)
  • Order of the White Lion (2014)
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
  • Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau
  • Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1993)
  • J. William Fulbright Prize (1995)
  • honorary citizen of Vienna
  • honorary doctor of University of Economics in Bratislava (1996)

Questions

When was Franz Vranitzky born?
Franz Vranitzky was born on 4 October 1937 in Vienna.
What positions has Franz Vranitzky held?
Positions held by Franz Vranitzky include: Federal Chancellor of Austria (1986–1997); member of the National Council of Austria.
Where did Franz Vranitzky study?
Franz Vranitzky was educated at Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Franz Vranitzky · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q158123 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Franz Vranitzky.jpg by Arne Müseler (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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