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Ferdinand Nigg

1893 – 1957

Liechtensteiner politician

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Lived 1893 – 1957 (aged 63). Ferdinand Nigg was a Liechtensteiner politician.

Ferdinand Nigg (, ; 31 October 1893 – 13 July 1957) was a politician from Liechtenstein who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1945 to 1957, under the government of Alexander Frick.

Life Nigg was born on 31 October 1893 in Vaduz as the son of a baker by the same name and his mother Baltissernée Celina as one of six children. He attended state school in the city.

From 1909 to 1911 Nigg worked at the Liechtenstein regional court, then from 1911 in the government chancellery. He became a chancellor in 1916 and then from 1920 head of the government chancellery. He was initially aligned with the Progressive Citizens' Party, before becoming a member of the Christian-Social People's Party from 1920, then briefly the Liechtenstein Homeland Service, and finally the Patriotic Union when the two parties merged in 1936. He also headed the Intellectual Property Office and was an assistant district attorney from 1920 to 1945. As chairman of the livestock processing commission, he made a contribution to the eradication of bovine tuberculosis. From 1942 to 1957 he was a librarian and from 1955 to 1957 secretary of the Historical Association for the Principality of Liechtenstein. He was also an honorary member of the Harmoniemusik Vaduz.

Honours Grand Star of the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein.

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Member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein, Government minister, Liechtenstein government secretary

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ferdinand Nigg?

Liechtensteiner politician (1893-1957)

When was Ferdinand Nigg born?

Ferdinand Nigg was born on 31 October 1893 in Vaduz.

When did Ferdinand Nigg die?

Ferdinand Nigg died on 13 July 1957 in Vaduz.

What was Ferdinand Nigg's occupation?

Ferdinand Nigg was a politician.

What nationality was Ferdinand Nigg?

Ferdinand Nigg was Liechtensteiner.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ferdinand Nigg

· Wikidata: Q1405649

· DBpedia: Ferdinand Nigg

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