Marcel Fischbach

Questions drawn from Marcel Fischbach's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.On what date was Marcel Fischbach born?

   • A.15 July 1964
   • B.3 January 1967
   • C.27 June 1980
   • D.22 August 1914correct

   Marcel Fischbach was born on 22 August 1914 according to the biographical records.

   Source: biography introduction

2. 2.What profession did Marcel Fischbach start in 1939?

   • A.Diplomat
   • B.Communal council member
   • C.Minister for Defence
   • D.Journalistcorrect

   Starting in 1939, Marcel Fischbach worked as a journalist for the daily newspaper d'Wort.

   Source: early career section

3. 3.Which government official served in the second cabinet alongside Marcel Fischbach?

   • A.Luxembourg City
   • B.Pierre Wernercorrect
   • C.Marc Fischbach
   • D.Austria

   Marcel Fischbach held the position of Minister for Defence in the second cabinet of Pierre Werner.

   Source: biography introduction

4. 4.In which city did Marcel Fischbach serve on the communal council between 1945 and 1964?

   • A.Vienna
   • B.Brussels
   • C.Bonn
   • D.Luxembourg Citycorrect

   Marcel Fischbach served on the Luxembourg communal council in Luxembourg City from 1945 to 1964.

   Source: political career section

5. 5.When did Marcel Fischbach first become Minister for Defence?

   • A.27 June 1980
   • B.3 January 1967
   • C.22 August 1914
   • D.15 July 1964correct

   Marcel Fischbach officially became the Minister for Defence on 15 July 1964.

   Source: ministerial career

6. 6.What change did Marcel Fischbach oversee regarding national service?

   • A.Increased from six to nine months
   • B.Abolished entirely in 1964
   • C.Mandated for all volunteers
   • D.Reduced from nine to six monthscorrect

   During his term as Minister for Defence, Marcel Fischbach was responsible for reducing national service from nine months to six months.

   Source: ministerial career

7. 7.What caused Marcel Fischbach to resign from the cabinet in 1967?

   • A.A political crisis over the army's transformationcorrect
   • B.An offer to become Ambassador to Austria
   • C.The death of Pierre Werner
   • D.A health crisis

   Marcel Fischbach resigned due to a political crisis over the transformation of the army into an all-volunteer force.

   Source: resignation section

8. 8.On what specific date did Marcel Fischbach retire from politics?

   • A.3 January 1967correct
   • B.15 July 1964
   • C.22 August 1914
   • D.27 June 1980

   Marcel Fischbach resigned from the cabinet and retired from politics on 3 January 1967.

   Source: resignation section

9. 9.Marcel Fischbach served as Ambassador to which country from 1967 to 1973?

   • A.Belgium
   • B.Germany
   • C.Luxembourg
   • D.Austriacorrect

   After leaving politics, Marcel Fischbach served as Ambassador to Austria from 1967 until 1973.

   Source: diplomatic career

10. 10.During which years did Marcel Fischbach serve as Ambassador to Belgium?

    • A.1973 – 1977correct
    • B.1977 – 1979
    • C.1967 – 1973
    • D.1945 – 1958

    Marcel Fischbach's tenure as Ambassador to Belgium lasted from 1973 to 1977.

    Source: diplomatic career

11. 11.What was Marcel Fischbach's final role as a diplomat?

    • A.Minister for Defence
    • B.Ambassador to Germanycorrect
    • C.Ambassador to Austria
    • D.Ambassador to Belgium

    Marcel Fischbach served as Ambassador to Germany from 1977 until 1979, which was his final diplomatic post mentioned.

    Source: diplomatic career

12. 12.Who followed in the footsteps of Marcel Fischbach to serve as Minister for Defence?

    • A.Pierre Werner
    • B.The Austrian Ambassador
    • C.Marc Fischbachcorrect
    • D.The German Ambassador

    Marcel Fischbach's son, Marc Fischbach, later served as Minister for Defence from 1984 to 1989.

    Source: legacy

13. 13.Between which years did Marcel Fischbach serve in the Chamber of Deputies for his first term?

    • A.1973 – 1977
    • B.1945 – 1958correct
    • C.1939 – 1945
    • D.1959 – 1964

    Marcel Fischbach served two terms in the Chamber of Deputies, the first being from 1945 to 1958.

    Source: political career section

14. 14.What was the final year of Marcel Fischbach's life?

    • A.1967
    • B.1979
    • C.1980correct
    • D.1977

    Marcel Fischbach died on 27 June 1980.

    Source: biography introduction

15. 15.Which newspaper employed Marcel Fischbach as a writer starting in 1939?

    • A.Ministerial Daily
    • B.The Luxembourg Herald
    • C.The Chamber Gazette
    • D.d'Wortcorrect

    From 1939, Marcel Fischbach wrote for the daily newspaper known as d'Wort.

    Source: early career section