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Josef Klaus

Austrian chancellor, politician and lawyer (1910-2001)

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Josef Klaus was an Austrian politician of the conservative People's Party (ÖVP). He served as State Governor (Landeshauptmann) of Salzburg from 1949 to 1961, as Minister of Finance from 1961 to 1963 and as Chancellor of Austria from 1964 to 1970.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kötschach-Mauthen wd
Died
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Place of death
Vienna wd
Citizenship
Austria wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Austrian People's Party wd
Education
University of Vienna wd

Positions held wd

  • Federal Chancellor of Austria (1964–1970)
  • member of the National Council of Austria
  • member of the Landtag of Salzburg
  • finance minister

Awards wd

  • Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1954)
  • Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1960)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria (1960)
  • Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria (1964)

Questions

When was Josef Klaus born?
Josef Klaus was born on 15 August 1910 in Kötschach-Mauthen.
What positions has Josef Klaus held?
Positions held by Josef Klaus include: Federal Chancellor of Austria (1964–1970); member of the National Council of Austria; member of the Landtag of Salzburg; finance minister.
Where did Josef Klaus study?
Josef Klaus was educated at University of Vienna.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Josef Klaus · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q241131 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bundesarchiv B 145 Bild-F020439-0011, Detail Bundeskanzler Josef Klaus.jpg by Photo by Müller, Simon derivative work: Anna reg ( talk ) (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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