Leopold Figl

Austrian politician, minister, chancellor (1902–1965)
Person human Q11715
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Leopold Figl

Summary

Leopold Figl is a human[1]. Born in Michelhausen[2], he… he was born on October 2, 1902[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on May 9, 1965[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Michelhausen[2], Leopold Figl…
  • Leopold Figl passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Leopold Figl was born on October 2, 1902[3].
  • Leopold Figl died on May 9, 1965[5].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].
  • Leopold Figl held citizenship in Austria[10].
  • Leopold Figl's professions included politician[6].
  • Leopold Figl worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Leopold Figl held the position of Federal Chancellor of Austria[11].
  • Leopold Figl held the position of Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria[12].
  • Leopold Figl held the position of member of the National Council of Austria[13].
  • Leopold Figl held the position of President of Austria[14].
  • Leopold Figl was employed by Austrian Federal Government[15].
  • Leopold Figl's education included a stint at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna[16].
  • Leopold Figl received the Ring of Honour of the austrian state Lower Austria[17].
  • Leopold Figl received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Leopold Figl received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[19].
  • Leopold Figl received the honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University[20].
  • Leopold Figl received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[21].
  • Leopold Figl was a member of KaV Norica Wien[22].
  • Leopold Figl was a member of AV Austria Innsbruck[23].
  • Leopold Figl is recorded as male[24].
  • Leopold Figl's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Leopold Figl was affiliated with the Austrian People's Party[26].
  • Leopold Figl was affiliated with the Christian Social Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Michelhausen[2], Leopold Figl… he was born on October 2, 1902[3].

Education

Leopold Figl's education included a stint at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Leopold Figl was employed by Austrian Federal Government[15]. Positions held include Federal Chancellor of Austria[11], a public office[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1920[30]; Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Austria[12], a position[31], in Austria[32], founded in 1918[33]; member of the National Council of Austria[13], a position[34], in Austria[35]; and President of Austria[14], a public office[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1920[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Ring of Honour of the austrian state Lower Austria[17], an award[39], in Austria[40], founded in 1952[41]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[42], in Germany[43]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[19], a grade of an order[44], in Vatican City[45]; honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University[20], an award[46], in Austria[47]; and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[21], an award[48], in Austria[49], founded in 1650[50].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Austrian People's Party[26], a political party[51], in Austria[52], founded in 1945[53], headquartered in Vienna[54]; Christian Social Party[27], a political party[55], in Austria[56], founded in 1891[57], headquartered in Vienna[58]; and Fatherland Front[59], a political party[60], in Austria[61], founded in 1933[62], headquartered in Vienna[63].

Death and Burial

Leopold Figl died on May 9, 1965[5]. He died in Vienna[4]. The cause of death was kidney cancer[64]. He is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Leopold Figl ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,203 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Leopold Figl born?

Leopold Figl's place of birth was Michelhausen[2].

Where did Leopold Figl die?

Leopold Figl passed away in Vienna[4].

What did Leopold Figl do for work?

Leopold Figl worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Leopold Figl go to school?

Leopold Figl was educated at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna[16].

What awards did Leopold Figl receive?

Honors received include Ring of Honour of the austrian state Lower Austria[17], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎[19], and honorary doctor of the Vienna Technical University[20].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received 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 +2
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