About Karl Altmann
Lived 1904 – 1960 (aged 56). Karl Altmann was an Austrian politician and minister.
Karl Altmann (8 January 1904 - 29 December 1960) was an Austrian official and politician of the Communist Party of Austria. He was senate councilor of the Municipality of Vienna.
After the end of the Second World War in 1945 he became Undersecretary of Justice in the Provisional Government of Karl Renner.
From 20 December 1945 to 20 November 1947 he was Federal Minister for Electrification and Energy (Figl I government).
He was the husband of Helene Postranecky.
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Who was Karl Altmann?
Austrian politician (1904-1960)
When was Karl Altmann born?
Karl Altmann was born on 8 January 1904 in Vienna.
When did Karl Altmann die?
Karl Altmann died on 29 December 1960 in Vienna.
What was Karl Altmann's occupation?
Karl Altmann was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Karl Altmann?
Karl Altmann was Austrian.
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· DBpedia: Karl Altmann (politician)
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