Anton Benya

Austrian politician and trade unionist (1912–2001)
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Summary

Anton Benya was born on October 8, 1912[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on December 5, 2001[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a politician[5], union member[6], and trade unionist[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Vienna Central Cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Austria[9]
  • Position held: member of the National Council of Austria[10]
  • Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[11], Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Decoration for Services to the Liberation of Austria[14], Grand Officer of the Order of Honour (Burgenland)[15], Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Star for Services to the State of Vienna[16], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Austria[19]
  • Commons category: Anton Benya[20]
  • Family name: Benya[21]
  • Given name: Anton[22]
  • Work location: Vienna[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
  • Name in native language: Anton Benya[25]
  • Significant person: Bruno Kreisky[26]

FAQs

Where was Anton Benya born?

Anton Benya's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Anton Benya die?

Anton Benya died in Vienna[4].

What did Anton Benya do for work?

Anton Benya worked as a politician[5], union member[6], and trade unionist[7].

What awards did Anton Benya receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[11], Order of the White Rose of Finland[12], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], and Decoration for Services to the Liberation of Austria[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dodis database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dodis database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [5] ↑ . Austrian Parliament personal database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Dodis database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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