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Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
9 December 1928(Eschen, Liechtenstein)
Death:
25 June 2008(Eschen, Liechtenstein)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Gerard Batliner (9 December 1928 – 25 June 2008) was a political figure from Liechtenstein.
He was born in Eschen, Liechtenstein. He studied law at the University of Fribourg and was an attorney-at-law.
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
Batliner was Head of Government (Regierungschef) of Liechtenstein (1962–1970).
Other roles
Batliner presided over the Liechtenstein parliament (1974–1978) and was a member of the European Commission on Human Rights (1983–1990).
He received honorary degrees from the University of Basel and Innsbruck. He died in Eschen.