Koplenig, Johann#
b. Jadersdorf (municipality of Gitschtal, Carinthia), May 15, 1891, d. Vienna, Dec. 13, 1968. Shoemaker and politician (KPOe, Austrian Communist Party). From 1909 member of the Social Democratic Party, from 1918 member and 1927-1965 Chairman of the Austrian Communist Party, 1945 Staatssekretaer without portfolio, 1945-1959 member of the Nationalrat.