Franz Josef Strauß
Franz Josef Strauß was a prominent German politician and a leading member of the Christian Social Union (CSU) in Bavaria. Serving as Minister-President of Bavaria from 1978 to 1988, he was known for his strong conservative stance and his influence on German politics during the post-war era. Strauß was a key figure in the formation of the CSU's identity as a major political force in Germany, recognized for his charismatic speeches and his ability to galvanize supporters. His legacy includes a focus on economic growth and a strong national defense, and he played a significant role in shaping Bavarian and national policies.
Born on Jul 06, 1915 (110 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2 | 5.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 150,962 | $3,845,000 | 6,928$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,659 | $700,000 | 619$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 8,444 | $60,000 | 54$ |
| Totals | 4 | 101,887,887 | 167,065 | $4,605,000 | 7,601$ |
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Germany:
Franz Josef Strauß is mentioned as a historical figure whose image could be used to promote identity in Bavaria.
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Germany:
Franz Josef Strauß supported the idea of Germany having its own nuclear armament.
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Germany:
Franz Josef Strauß was mentioned in the context of historical voting percentages in the CSU.
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Luxembourg:
Franz Josef Strauß was the Bavarian Minister-President whose comments led to controversy involving Désirée Nosbusch.
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Germany:
Franz Josef Strauß was a prominent German politician who served as the Minister-President of Bavaria.
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Germany:
The airport is named after Franz Josef Strauß, who was a prominent German politician.
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Germany:
Franz Josef Strauß is mentioned as a historical figure and a hero of Markus Söder.
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Germany:
The Munich airport is named after Franz Josef Strauß, a prominent politician and law-and-order advocate.
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Germany:
Strauß is honored as the father of modern Bavaria and one of the defining political figures of recent history.
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Germany:
Franz Josef Strauß was involved in a controversial phone call with US National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzeziński offering information about political events in Germany and France.
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