Joseph Bech Politician

Joseph Bech (17 February 1887 – 8 March 1975) was a Luxembourgian politician. He was the 15th Prime Minister of Luxembourg, serving for eleven years, from 16 July 1926 until 5 November 1937. He returned to the position after World War II, becoming the 17th Prime Minister, serving for another four years, from 29 December 1953 until 29 March 1958. The 1982–1983 academic year at the College of Europe was named in his honour.

Personal facts

Joseph Bech
Birth dateFebruary 17, 1887
Birth place
Luxembourg (city) , Diekirch
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathMarch 08, 1975
Place of death
Luxembourg (city)

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Office holder

monarch
officePrime Minister of Luxembourg
party
Christian Social People's Party
Party of the Right (Luxembourg)
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