Josef Hoop
Franz Josef Hoop (/hˈup/, German: [ˈjoːzɛf hˈoːp] ⓘ; 14 December 1895 – 19 October 1959) was a diplomat and political figure from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1928 to 1945.
Josef Hoop | |
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Hoop in 1945 | |
| Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
| In office 4 August 1928 – 3 September 1945 | |
| Monarchs | Johann II Franz I Franz Joseph II |
| Deputy | Ludwig Marxer Anton Frommelt Alois Vogt |
| Preceded by | Gustav Schädler |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Frick |
| President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein | |
| In office January 1958 – 19 October 1959 | |
| Monarch | Franz Joseph II |
| Prime Minister | Alexander Frick |
| Preceded by | David Strub |
| Succeeded by | Martin Risch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 December 1895 Eschen, Liechtenstein |
| Died | 19 October 1959 (aged 63) Chur, Switzerland |
| Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
| Spouse |
Emilie Gstöhl (m. 1920) |
| Parent(s) | Franz Josef Hoop Berta Batliner |
| Cabinet | First Hoop cabinet
Second Hoop cabinet |
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Prime Minister of Liechtenstein 1928–1945
Second Cabinet and Term
Third Cabinet and Term
President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein 1958–1959 |
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Hoop is best known for his efforts to retain Liechtenstein's neutrality and independence during World War II. Serving for seventeen years, he is the longest-serving prime minister in the country's history, ahead of his successor Alexander Frick by 79 days. He served under the reign of Prince of Liechtenstein Johann II, Franz I and Franz Joseph II, making him the only prime minister to serve under three Princes consecutively.
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