Alexander Frick
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Dr. Alexander Frick 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
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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. He served as its speaker
from 1966 until 1970.
His son Hansjörg Frick was a member of the government from 2001 until 2005..
Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over , and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz. The biggest town is Schaan...
from September 3, 1945 until July 16, 1962, serving as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party
Progressive Citizens' Party
The Progressive Citizens' Party in Liechtenstein is a centre-right, conservative and Christian democratic political party in Liechtenstein. It is the second largest party in the Landtag of Liechtenstein, with 11 of 25 seats; and until the most recent election, the head of government, Otmar Hasler,...
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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
Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Liechtensteins
Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Liechtensteins is the national Scouting and Guiding association of Liechtenstein. Scouting in Liechtenstein started in 1931, Guiding followed in 1932...
. 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
University of Fribourg
The University of Fribourg is a university in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland.The roots of the University can be traced back to 1582, when the notable Jesuit Peter Canisius founded the Collège Saint-Michel in the City of Fribourg. In 1763, an Academy of law was founded by the state of Frobourg...
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Following his service as head of the government, he became deputy of the Diet from 1966 until 1974. He served as its speaker
Speaker (politics)
The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the...
from 1966 until 1970.
His son Hansjörg Frick was a member of the government from 2001 until 2005..