Who was the first Chancellor of the Republic of Austria after 1918, and the first president after 1945?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Karl Renner, a Social Democrat
- Step 1: Karl Renner led the first government in 1918 and signed the Treaty of Saint-Germain. Step 2. In 1945 he led the provisional government and later became the president of the Republic. Answer: Karl Renner. Why not the others: Figl was chancellor after 1945, Dollfuss in 1932 to 1934 and Kreisky in 1970 to 1983.
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