Alexander Frick

Alexander Frick
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
In office
3 September 1945  16 July 1962
Monarch Franz Joseph II
Preceded by Josef Hoop
Succeeded by Gerard Batliner
Personal details
Born 18 February 1910
Died 31 October 1991 (aged 81)
Political party Progressive Citizens' Party

Dr. Alexander Frick (February 18, 1910 – October 31, 1991) was a political figure from Liechtenstein.

Earlier life

From 1929 until 1936 he was a civil servant for the Liechtenstein fiscal administration, becoming director in 1936 and serving until 1945. In 1931 he founded the Scouts of Liechtenstein. From 1935 until 1937 he served as chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Liechtenstein.

Prime Minister of Liechtentein

He was the Regierungschef (head of government) of Liechtenstein from September 3, 1945 until July 16, 1962, serving as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party.

Subsequent roles and honours

In 1961 he was awarded a doctorate honoris causa from the University of Fribourg.

Following his service as head of the government, he became deputy of the Diet from 1966 until 1974. He served as its speaker from 1966 until 1970.

In 1957, Frick was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver with Sash for Services to the Republic of Austria[1]

Family

His son Hansjörg Frick was a member of the government from 2001 until 2005.

See also

References

  1. "Reply to a parliamentary question" (pdf) (in German). p. 38. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
Preceded by
Josef Hoop
Head of Government of Liechtenstein
1945-1962
Succeeded by
Gerard Batliner

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