Liese Prokop

Austrian Minister of the Interior and athlete

Liese Prokop - Austrian Minister of the Interior and athlete
Born

March 27th, 1941
84 years ago

Died

2006
19 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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Competed in modern pentathlon at the Olympic level. Transitioned to a political career, serving as Austria's Minister of the Interior from 2000 to 2004. Played a significant role in national security and law enforcement policies during tenure. Involved in various initiatives aimed at improving public safety and police reforms.

Competed in the 1972 Munich Olympics

Served as Austrian Minister of the Interior

Influenced national law enforcement policies

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