Leopold Figl

Leopold Figl was an Austrian politician and a significant figure in post-World War II Austria. Born in 1902, he became a member of the Austrian People's Party and served as the country's first Chancellor from 1945 to 1949. Figl played a key role in rebuilding Austria and establishing its reputation as a sovereign nation after the war, particularly through the 1955 Austria State Treaty, which restored Austrian independence. He is also known for his contributions to Austria’s post-war cooperation with Western Europe, and his leadership helped shape the country's democratic foundations. Figl passed away in 1965.