Anton Benya

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Anton Benya (born 8 October 1912 in Vienna, [1] died 5 December 2001) was an Austrian politician (with the Social Democratic Party of Austria) and trade unionist. He was President of the National Council from 1971 to 1986. [2]

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References

  1. "Anton Benya, Biografie | Parlament Österreich". www.parlament.gv.at (in German).
  2. "Präsidentinnen und Präsidenten seit 1920 | Parlament Österreich". www.parlament.gv.at.
Trade union offices
Preceded by President of the Austrian Trade Union Federation
19631987
Succeeded by