Engelbert Dollfuss
Austrian Chancellor and politician
Born
October 4th, 1892
132 years ago
Died
July 25th, 1934
91 years ago — 41 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Served as the 14th Federal Chancellor of Austria from 1932 until his assassination in 1934. Dollfuss was instrumental in establishing an authoritarian regime in Austria, suppressing political opposition and abolishing parliamentary democracy. His government aligned closely with fascist ideologies and worked to make Austria independent from Nazi Germany, striving to maintain neutrality amidst rising tensions in Europe. He faced significant opposition from both the political left and right during his tenure, ultimately leading to his demise during a failed coup attempt designed to overthrow him.
Served as Federal Chancellor from 1932 to 1934
Established an authoritarian regime in Austria
Abolished parliamentary democracy
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