Alexander Frick
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Dr. Alexander Frick (February 18, 1910 - October 31, 1991) 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.
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. 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.
His son Hansjörg Frick was a member of the government from 2001 until 2005..
| Preceded by Josef Hoop |
Head of Government of Liechtenstein 1945-1962 |
Succeeded by Gerard Batliner |
[edit] External links
- Alexander Frick in German, French or Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- TIME archive article
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| Prime Ministers of Liechtenstein |  |
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| Josef Ospelt • Gustav Schädler • Josef Hoop • Alexander Frick • Gerard Batliner • Alfred Hilbe • Walter Kieber • Hans Brunhart • Markus Büchel • Mario Frick • Otmar Hasler |
