Franz Jonas
7th President of Austria
In office June 9, 1965 – April 24, 1974
Preceded by	Adolf Schärf
Succeeded by	Rudolf Kirchschläger
Born	October 4, 1899(1899-10-04)
Died	April 24, 1974 (aged 74)
Nationality	Austrian
Political party	Social Democratic Party of Austria
Spouse	Margarete Jonas
Religion	Roman Catholic

Franz Jonas (October 4, 1899 - April 24, 1974) was an Austrian political figure. The Austrian Federal President ( German language: Österreichischer Bundespräsident) is the federal Head of state of Austria. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Adolf Schärf (born 20 April 1890 in Mikulov; died 28 February 1965 in Rudolf Kirchschläger ( March 20, 1915 – March 30, 2000) was an Austrian Diplomat, Politician, Judge Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. The Social Democratic Party of Austria ( German: Sozialdemokratische Partei Österreichs, or SPÖ) is one of the oldest parties in Austria. Margarete Jonas (née Towarek ( 13 June 1898 in Vienna - 7 August 1976 in Vienna) was the wife of Franz Jonas Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person He served as the President of Austria between 1965 and 1974. The Austrian Federal President ( German language: Österreichischer Bundespräsident) is the federal Head of state of Austria. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar.

He was a typesetter by profession and a member of the Social Democratic Party of Austria. Typesetting involves the presentation of textual material in graphic form on Paper or some other medium. The Social Democratic Party of Austria ( German: Sozialdemokratische Partei Österreichs, or SPÖ) is one of the oldest parties in Austria. After World War II he got involved in Viennese communal politics and was mayor of Vienna from 1951 to 1965. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. From 1965, he was federal president and was re-elected in 1971. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. The Austrian Federal President ( German language: Österreichischer Bundespräsident) is the federal Head of state of Austria. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar.

He was a fervent supporter of Esperanto, and starting in 1923 became a long-time instructor of the language. is by far the most widely spoken constructed International auxiliary language in the world Reportedly, he addressed the 1970 World Congress of Esperanto which was held in Vienna with perfect Esperanto. The World Congress of Esperanto (in Esperanto Universala Kongreso de Esperanto) has the longest tradition among international Esperanto conventions with Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. ^[1]

In 1974 he died in office. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar.

The "Jonas-Reindl", a two-storey tram station next to the University of Vienna's main building (details)

In Vienna, a large tram station officially called Schottentor which was built when he was mayor is colloquially named after him (Jonas-Reindl, which translates as Jonas bowl). A tram, tramcar, trolley, trolley car, or streetcar is a railborne vehicle, of lighter weight and construction than a Train The University of Vienna (Universität Wien is a Public university located in Vienna, Austria.

In 1966 he was awarded the Grand Cross of The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav with Collar. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. The Royal Norwegian Order of St Olav ( Norwegian: Den Kongelige Norske St

References

1. ^ Eŭropa Bulteno de Ondo de Esperanto (Europe Bulletin of Wave of Esperanto)