Émile Krieps
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Émile Krieps (4 January 1920 – 30 September 1998) was a Luxembourgian resistance leader, soldier, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, Krieps served in cabinets under Pierre Werner and Gaston Thorn.
For his services in the Second World War, Krieps was awarded honours from several countries. These honours included the Luxembourg War Cross, both the French and the Belgian Croix de Guerre, and the British King's Medal for Courage in the Cause of Freedom.
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| Preceded by Eugène Schaus |
Minister for Defence 1974 – 1984 |
Succeeded by Marc Fischbach |
| Preceded by Eugène Schaus |
Minister for the Police Force 1974 – 1984 |
Succeeded by Marc Fischbach |
| New title Ministry created
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Minister for the Environment 1974 – 1977 |
Succeeded by Josy Barthel |
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| NAME | Krieps, Émile |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Luxembourgian resistance leader and politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 4 January 1920 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Differdange, Luxembourg |
| DATE OF DEATH | 30 September 1998 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Luxembourg City, Luxembourg |
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