Austrian and British economist (1899–1992). Friedrich Hayek was born on 8 May 1899 in what is now Austria. Friedrich Hayek is remembered as an economist, philosopher and historian, a citizen of Austria and the United Kingdom. Notable works include “The Road to Serfdom”, “Law, Legislation and Liberty” and “The Fatal Conceit: the Errors of Socialism”. Positions held included president.
Before and after
- from 4 February 1899 to 2 July 1902Philippine–American War
- 8 March 1899Founding of Eintracht Frankfurt
- 10 April 1899Birth of Vladimir Nabokov
- 29 April 1899Birth of Duke Ellington
- 8 May 1899Birth of Friedrich Hayek
- 10 May 1899Birth of Fred Astaire
- 11 June 1899Birth of Yasunari Kawabata
- 11 July 1899Founding of Fiat
- 21 July 1899Birth of Ernest Hemingway
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The era
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