Friedrich Peter
Austrian lawyer and politician
Born
1921
104 years ago
Died
September 25th, 2005
20 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Worked as a lawyer and entered politics, representing the Austrian People's Party. Served as a member of the National Council, where contributed to legislation and policy regarding various national issues. Played a significant role within the party structure and participated in political debates that affected Austrian society. His career encompassed a range of legal and political responsibilities until retirement.
Served in the National Council of Austria
Represented the Austrian People's Party
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