About Gerald Freihofner
Lived 1946 – 2019 (aged 73). Gerald Freihofner was an Austrian journalist.
Gerald Freihofner (30 July 1946 – 21 October 2019) was an Austrian journalist. Born in Steyr, Upper Austria, between 1974 and 1990, he was managing editor of the domestic political section of the Wochenpresse (renamed to the Wirtschaftswoche in 1991). His reports in many title stories regarding the Lucona contributed to the resignation of two government ministers. Between 1995 and 2000, he was a guest professor at the Danube University Krems (EJA – Europäische Journalismus Akademie). He led the Friedrich Funder Institute for journalist education and media research. He was also active as an independent journalist in Vienna and Lower Austria.
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Who was Gerald Freihofner?
Austrian journalist (1946–2019)
When was Gerald Freihofner born?
Gerald Freihofner was born on 30 July 1946 in Steyr.
When did Gerald Freihofner die?
Gerald Freihofner died on 22 October 2019.
What was Gerald Freihofner's occupation?
Gerald Freihofner was a journalist.
What nationality was Gerald Freihofner?
Gerald Freihofner was Austrian.
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