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Walter Breisky

Austrian politician (1871–1944)

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Walter Breisky was an Austrian jurist, civil servant, and politician. Nominated by the Christian Social Party, Breisky served as minister of education and the interior from July to November 1920, as the vice chancellor and state secretary of education from November 1920 to May 1922. Together with his Social Democratic deputy, Otto Glöckel, Breisky initiated sweeping reforms of Austria's education system. In January 1922, Breisky became the caretaker chancellor of Austria for a single day.

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Born
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Place of birth
Bern wd
Died
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Place of death
Klosterneuburg wd
Citizenship
Austria wd
Occupation
politician, jurist wd
Political party
independent politician wd
Education
University of Vienna wd
Spouse
Rosa Breisky wd

Positions held wd

  • Vice-Chancellor of Austria (27 January 1922 – 31 May 1922)
  • Federal Chancellor of Austria (26 January 1922 – 27 January 1922)
  • Vice-Chancellor of Austria (20 November 1920 – 26 January 1922)

Questions

When was Walter Breisky born?
Walter Breisky was born on 8 July 1871 in Bern.
What positions has Walter Breisky held?
Positions held by Walter Breisky include: Vice-Chancellor of Austria (1922–1922); Federal Chancellor of Austria (1922–1922); Vice-Chancellor of Austria (1920–1922).
Where did Walter Breisky study?
Walter Breisky was educated at University of Vienna.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Walter Breisky · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q15944 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Walter Breisky (1871–1944) 1927 © Georg Fayer (1892–1950) OeNB 10449491.jpg by Georg Fayer (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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