Josef Klaus

Austrian chancellor, politician and lawyer (1910-2001)
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Josef Klaus

Summary

Josef Klaus is a human[1]. Born in Kötschach-Mauthen[2], he… he was born on +1910-08-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on +2001-07-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kötschach-Mauthen[2], Josef Klaus…
  • Josef Klaus died in Vienna[4].
  • Josef Klaus was born on +1910-08-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Josef Klaus died on +2001-07-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Grinzing Cemetery[8].
  • Josef Klaus held citizenship in Austria[9].
  • Josef Klaus's professions included politician[6].
  • Josef Klaus held the position of member of the National Council of Austria[10].
  • Josef Klaus held the position of member of the Landtag of Salzburg[11].
  • Josef Klaus held the position of finance minister[12].
  • Josef Klaus held the position of Federal Chancellor of Austria[13].
  • Josef Klaus was employed by Austrian Federal Government[14].
  • Josef Klaus was educated at University of Vienna[15].
  • Josef Klaus received the Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[16].
  • Josef Klaus received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Josef Klaus received the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18].
  • Josef Klaus received the Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[19].
  • Josef Klaus was a member of KÖStV Rudolfina Wien[20].
  • Josef Klaus was a member of AV Austria Innsbruck[21].
  • Josef Klaus was a member of AV Edo-Rhenania zu Tokio[22].
  • Josef Klaus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Josef Klaus's image is recorded as Bundesarchiv B 145 Bild-F020439-0011, Detail Bundeskanzler Josef Klaus.jpg[24].
  • Josef Klaus is recorded as male[25].
  • Josef Klaus's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Josef Klaus was affiliated with the Austrian People's Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Josef Klaus was born in Kötschach-Mauthen[2]. He was born on +1910-08-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Josef Klaus was educated at University of Vienna[15].

Career and Affiliations

Josef Klaus worked as a politician[6]. He was employed by Austrian Federal Government[14]. Positions held include member of the National Council of Austria[10], a position[28], in Austria[29]; member of the Landtag of Salzburg[11]; finance minister[12], a position[30]; and Federal Chancellor of Austria[13], a public office[31], in Austria[32], founded in 1920[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[16], a grade of an order[34]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[35], in Germany[36]; Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18], a grade of an order[37]; and Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[19], a grade of an order[38], in Austria[39].

Personal Life

Josef Klaus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23]. He was affiliated with the Austrian People's Party[27].

Death and Burial

Josef Klaus died on +2001-07-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Grinzing Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Josef Klaus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Josef Klaus born?

Josef Klaus's place of birth was Kötschach-Mauthen[2].

Where did Josef Klaus die?

Josef Klaus died in Vienna[4].

What did Josef Klaus do for work?

Josef Klaus worked as politician[6].

Where did Josef Klaus go to school?

Josef Klaus was educated at University of Vienna[15].

What awards did Josef Klaus receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer, Special Class of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[16], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18], and Grand Cross of Honor for Services to the Republic of Austria[19].

References

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  15. [8] . friedhoefewien.at. friedhoefewien.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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