Udo Illig

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Udo Illig (born April 13, 1897 in Graz ; † January 22, 1989 there ) was an Austrian politician ( ÖVP ).

Life

Udo Illig came from a merchant family and studied philosophy, law and economics at the Karl Franzens University in Graz. He received his doctorate successively as Dr. phil. , Dr. iur. and Dr. rer. oec.

From 1927 to 1932 he was a member of the Styrian state parliament . After the Second World War he was Provincial Councilor in Styria from 1945 to 1953 and Federal Minister for Trade and Reconstruction from 1953 to 1956 .

During his time as minister, the increased aid from the US ran out in the form of ERP funds . As trade minister he tried to achieve a balanced trade policy with both the East and the West, he also criticized the overly close ties with the Americans, which led to resentment with the USA .

From 1957 to 1980 he was the owner of Schlaining Castle before it came into the possession of the Province of Burgenland .

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SURNAME Illig, Udo
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Austrian politician (ÖVP), member of the state parliament
DATE OF BIRTH April 13, 1897
PLACE OF BIRTH Graz
DATE OF DEATH January 22, 1989
Place of death Graz