Franz Josef Strauss
Franz Josef Strauss was a prominent German politician and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU) during the latter half of the 20th century. Known for his strong conservative views, Strauss was influential in shaping German politics and famously articulated the need to prevent any legitimate far-right parties from gaining a foothold in democratic Germany.
Born on Sep 06, 1915 (110 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 75,075 | $3,845,000 | 3,445$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,783,942 | 75,075 | $3,845,000 | 3,445$ |
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Canada:
Franz-Josef Strauss was the Bavarian politician who mediated between Mitterrand and Kohl.
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Switzerland:
Franz Josef Strauss was the German Minister of Defense who found a way to provide Israel with weapons.
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Sweden:
Franz Josef Strauss famously stated that no democratically legitimized parties should exist to the right of his own.
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