Alexander Frick
| Alexander Frick | |
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| Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
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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 (18 February 1910 – 31 October 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 3 September 1945 until 16 July 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
- ↑ "Reply to a parliamentary question" (pdf) (in German). p. 38. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
External links
- Alexander Frick in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- TIME archive article
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Josef Hoop |
Head of Government of Liechtenstein 1945-1962 |
Succeeded by Gerard Batliner |