Ludwig Marxer (27 April 1897 – 20 February 1962) was an advocate and political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1928 to 1933.
Ludwig Marxer | |
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 Marxer in 1938 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
| In office 4 August 1928 – 20 June 1933 | |
| Monarchs | Johann II Franz I |
| Prime Minister | Josef Hoop |
| Preceded by | Alfons Feger |
| Succeeded by | Anton Frommelt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 April 1897 Eschen, Liechtenstein |
| Died | 20 February 1962 (aged 64) Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
| Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
| Spouse |
Maria nee Öhri (m. 1932) |
| Children | 3, including Peter Marxer |
| Parent(s) | Ludwig Marxer Maria Anna Öhri |
| Signature |  |
Early life
editMarxer was born on 27 April 1897 in Eschen as one of eight children.[1] His father by the same name was mayor of Eschen until 1898, when he and his family moved to Vaduz.[2] Marxer attended high school in Feldkirch and then studied law and political science at the University of Innsbruck from 1922 to 1924.[1]
Career
editHe founded his own law firm Marxer & Partner Rechtsanwälte in 1925, as of 2023 this the largest law firm in Liechtenstein.[3][4]
Marxer entered politics as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party and remained so from 1928 to 1945. He had a friendship with Josef Hoop[1] and was appointed to serve Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein on 4 August 1928, the same day Hoop himself became Prime Minister of Liechtenstein.[5] He resigned this position in 1933 due to his desire to focus on his law practice and was succeeded by Anton Frommelt.[1][5] He remained a government advisor to Hoop for the rest of his premiership and officially resigned all government positions upon Hoop's resignation in 1945.[1][6] A number of his clients and business partners were Jewish, which made him a _target of attacks by the German National Movement in Liechtenstein (VBDL).[1] On 16 June 1940 his house was the subject of a bombing attack.[7]
From 1937 he served in the Princely judicial council then in the Staatsgerichtshof from 1960.[8]
Personal life
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Marxer married Maria Öhri (29 May 1907 – 17 March 1962), the daughter of Josef Peer, on 27 July 1932 and they had three children, including Peter Marxer who took over his law firm and was also a politician in the Progressive Citizens' Party.[1][9] Marxer died of a stroke on 20 February 1962 at the age of 64 years old.[1]
He found his final resting place at the Vaduz cemetery next to his parents and his older sister Isabella (1887-1935). His wife, his son Peter and Peter's son Ludwig (1962-2006), who also became a lawyer and crime writer, were later buried in the family grave as well.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Merki, Christoph Maria (31 December 2011). "Marxer, Ludwig (1897–1962)". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ Büchel, Donat (31 December 2011). "Marxer, Ludwig (1855–1946)". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ Merki, Christoph Maria (31 December 2011). "Marxer & Partner". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ "Marxer & Partner - About us". Marxer & Partner Rechtsanwälte (English). Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021". Des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Liechtenstein Gets New Chief". The New York Times. 4 September 1945. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- ^ "Die Polizei untersucht den Sprengstoffanschlag auf das Haus von Ludwig Marxer". Staatsarchiv des Fürstentum Liechtenstein (in German). 20 June 1940. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Marxer Ludwig, Dr. iur. dr rer.pol., Deputy Prime Minister". Staatsarchiv des Fürstentum Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Marxer, Peter". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). 11 June 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2023.