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René Konen

1921 – 1994

Luxembourgian politician

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About René Konen

Lived 1921 – 1994 (aged 73). René Konen was a Luxembourgish politician and association football player.

René 'Boy' Konen (23 April 1921 ) was a Luxembourgish politician and government minister. He served as Minister for Public Works under Pierre Werner, between 1979 and 1984. Before this, he had been President of the Democratic Party, to which he belonged, and a member of the communal council of Luxembourg City. He was also a substitute member in the European Parliament for Luxembourg from 1974-1979, 1984-1989, and 1990-1993. He sat in the Chamber of Deputies between 1974 and 1979 and again, after his ministerial stint, from 1984 until 1993. He was awarded the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Grand Officer class, in 1980.

He gave his name to the René Konen Tunnel in Luxembourg City, construction of which began when Konen was Minister for Public Works. His nickname is also borne by Stade Boy Konen, a sports facility in Luxembourg City used as the national rugby union team's home ground.

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Positions held
Municipal councillor, Deputy of the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg, Minister, Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Also known as
Rene Konen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was René Konen?

Luxembourgian politician (1921-1994)

When was René Konen born?

René Konen was born on 23 April 1921 in Binsfeld.

When did René Konen die?

René Konen died on 14 November 1994 in Luxembourg.

What was René Konen's occupation?

René Konen was a politician and association football player.

What nationality was René Konen?

René Konen was Luxembourgish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: René Konen

· Wikidata: Q7313735

· DBpedia: René Konen

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