Alexander Frick


Dr. Alexander Frick was a political figure from Liechtenstein.

Earlier life

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.

Prime Minister of Liechtenstein

He was the Regierungschef of Liechtenstein from 3 September 1945 until 16 July 1962, serving as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party.

Subsequent roles and honours

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 President of the Landtag from January 1966 until December 1969.
In 1957, Frick was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour in Silver with Sash for Services to the Republic of Austria

Family

His son Hansjörg Frick was a member of the government from 2001 until 2005.