Joseph Bech

Prime Minister of Luxembourg (1887-1975) · Luxembourg · On the map · Politicians · Died at 88

Joseph Bech was a Luxembourgish politician and lawyer. He was the prime minister of Luxembourg, serving for eleven years, from 16 July 1926 to 5 November 1937. He returned to the position after World War II, and served for another four years, from 29 December 1953 until 29 March 1958.

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1975Died8 March 19751960Charlemagne PrizeAward1959Named President of the Chamber of DeputiesOffice5 March 1959 to 6 May 19641953Named Prime Minister of LuxembourgOffice29 December 1953 to 29 March 19581939Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak CrownAward1937Grand Cross of the Legion of HonourAward1929Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of NassauAward1926Named Prime Minister of LuxembourgOffice15 July 1926 to 5 November 19371923Named Minister for JusticeOffice14 April 1923 to 20 March 19251887Born17 February 1887