Alois Ospelt

Alois Ospelt (born 31 January 1946) is a historian and politician from Liechtenstein who served as a government councillor from 2001 to 2005. He previously served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1989 to 1993.

Life Ospelt was born on 31 January 1946 in Vaduz as the son of Otto Ospelt and Rosalie (née Kind) as one of five children. From 1962 he studied history and education at the University of Freiburg and the University of Vienna, where he graduated with a doctorate in 1972. As a historian, Ospelt's works have included the economic and administrative history of Liechtenstein.

From 1979 to 1986 he was a member of the Vaduz municipal council as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party. He was a member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1989 to 1993. During this time, he was the party's spokesman in the Landtag from 1989 to 1991. In this position, his roles were the interior, culture, sport, environment, agriculture and forestry. In January 2026, to mark his 80th birthday, he was made an honorary citizen of Vaduz.

Honours Commander's Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein (2003)