Leopold Figl was an Austrian politician and a prominent member of the Austrian People's Party. Born on October 2, 1902, in Vienna, he played a significant role in post-World War II Austria. Figl served as the country's first Chancellor from 1945 to 1953, during a crucial period of reconstruction and political stabilization. Figl was instrumental in establishing Austria's neutrality and fostering international relations, particularly with the United States and Soviet Union. He was also a key figure in the signing of the Austrian State Treaty in 1955, which restored Austria's independence. Figl passed away on May 9, 1965.