When was Karl Renner born?

Karl Renner was born on 14 December 1870 in Dolní Dunajovice.

What positions has Karl Renner held?

Positions held by Karl Renner include: President of Austria (1945–1950); Federal Chancellor of Austria (1945–1945); Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria (1919–1920); Federal Chancellor of Austria (1918–1919); President of the National Council of Austria.

Where did Karl Renner study?

Karl Renner was educated at University of Vienna.

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Karl Renner

First President of Austria (1870–1950)

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Karl Renner was an Austrian politician and jurist of the Social Democratic Workers' Party of Austria. He is often referred to as the "Father of the Republics" because he led the first government of the Republic of German-Austria and the First Austrian Republic in 1919 and 1920, and was once again decisive in establishing the present Second Republic after the fall of Nazi Germany in 1945, becoming its first President after World War II.

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Born: 14 December 1870 wd
Place of birth: Dolní Dunajovice wd
Died: 31 December 1950 wd
Place of death: Vienna wd
Citizenship: Cisleithania, Austria wd
Occupation: politician, librarian, diplomat, lawyer, jurist, author wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party of Austria wd
Education: University of Vienna wd
Spouse: Luise Renner wd

Positions held wd

President of Austria (20 December 1945 – 31 December 1950)
Federal Chancellor of Austria (27 April 1945 – 20 December 1945)
Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria (26 July 1919 – 22 October 1920)
Federal Chancellor of Austria (30 October 1918 – 21 October 1919)
President of the National Council of Austria
member of the National Council of Austria
Member of Abgeordnetenhaus
member of the regional parliament of Vienna

Awards wd

honorary doctor of the University of Vienna

Questions

When was Karl Renner born?: Karl Renner was born on 14 December 1870 in Dolní Dunajovice.
What positions has Karl Renner held?: Positions held by Karl Renner include: President of Austria (1945–1950); Federal Chancellor of Austria (1945–1945); Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria (1919–1920); Federal Chancellor of Austria (1918–1919); President of the National Council of Austria.
Where did Karl Renner study?: Karl Renner was educated at University of Vienna.

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