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Hans Lauda

Austrian industrialist (1896–1974)

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Hans Lauda was an Austrian industrialist who co-founded the Federation of Austrian Industries and served as president from 1946 to 1960. He was the paternal grandfather of Formula One World Champion Niki Lauda.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Vienna wd
Died
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Place of death
Vienna wd
Citizenship
Austria wd
Occupation
entrepreneur, jurist wd
Education
Theresianum wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1956–1974)
  • president (1946–1960)

Awards wd

  • Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
  • Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria

Questions

When was Hans Lauda born?
Hans Lauda was born on 25 March 1896 in Vienna.
What positions has Hans Lauda held?
Positions held by Hans Lauda include: president (1956–1974); president (1946–1960).
Where did Hans Lauda study?
Hans Lauda was educated at Theresianum.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Hans Lauda · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1477929 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Hans Lauda". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/hans-lauda. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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