When was Leopold Figl born?

Leopold Figl was born on 2 October 1902 in Rust im Tullnerfeld.

What positions has Leopold Figl held?

Positions held by Leopold Figl include: Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria (1953–1959); President of Austria (1950–1951); Federal Chancellor of Austria (1945–1953); member of the National Council of Austria.

Where did Leopold Figl study?

Leopold Figl was educated at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna.

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Leopold Figl

Austrian politician, minister, chancellor (1902–1965)

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Leopold Figl was an Austrian politician of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) and the first Chancellor after World War II. As foreign minister, he subsequently took part in the negotiations on the Austrian State Treaty, which he signed in 1955.

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Born: 2 October 1902 wd
Place of birth: Rust im Tullnerfeld wd
Died: 9 May 1965 wd
Place of death: Vienna wd
Citizenship: Austria wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat wd
Political party: Austrian People's Party, Christian Social Party, Fatherland Front wd
Education: University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna wd

Positions held wd

Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria (26 November 1953 – 9 June 1959)
President of Austria (31 December 1950 – 21 June 1951)
Federal Chancellor of Austria (20 December 1945 – 2 April 1953)
member of the National Council of Austria

Awards wd

Ring of Honour of the austrian state Lower Austria
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎
honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University
honorary doctor of the University of Vienna
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa (1950)

Questions

When was Leopold Figl born?: Leopold Figl was born on 2 October 1902 in Rust im Tullnerfeld.
What positions has Leopold Figl held?: Positions held by Leopold Figl include: Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria (1953–1959); President of Austria (1950–1951); Federal Chancellor of Austria (1945–1953); member of the National Council of Austria.
Where did Leopold Figl study?: Leopold Figl was educated at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna.

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