Alexander Frick
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1945 to 1962 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alexander Frick (/hrˈɪk/, German pronunciation: [ˌalɛˈksandɐ frˈɪk]; 18 February 1910 – 31 October 1991) was a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1945 to 1962.
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Alexander Frick | |
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Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
In office 3 September 1945 – 16 July 1962 | |
Monarch | Franz Joseph II |
Deputy | |
Preceded by | Josef Hoop |
Succeeded by | Gerard Batliner |
President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein | |
In office January 1966 – December 1969 | |
Monarch | Franz Joseph II |
Preceded by | Martin Risch |
Succeeded by | Karlheinz Ritter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1910-02-18)18 February 1910 Schaan, Liechtenstein |
Died | 31 October 1991(1991-10-31) (aged 81) Schaan, Liechtenstein |
Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
Spouse |
Hildegard Kranz (m. 1939) |
Children | 9 |
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Frick is known for expanding Liechtenstein's foreign affairs and modernizing the country into a modern welfare state, while also serving over a period of economic boom in the country.[1] Serving as prime minister for nearly seventeen years, he is the second longest individual to hold the position in Liechtenstein's history, bested by his predecessor Josef Hoop by 79 days.