Alexander Frick
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.
Alexander Frick | |
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Photograph by Walter Wachter c. 1960 | |
| 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 | 18 February 1910 Schaan, Liechtenstein |
| Died | 31 October 1991 (aged 81) Schaan, Liechtenstein |
| Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
| Spouse |
Hildegard Kranz (m. 1939) |
| Children | 9 |
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. 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.
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