About Fritz Bock
Lived 1911 – 1993 (aged 82). Fritz Bock was an Austrian politician and minister.
Fritz Bock (26 February 1911 12 December 1993) was an Austrian politician notable for having co-founded the Austrian People's Party in 1945 and having been Vice-Chancellor of Austria from 1966 to 1968.
During the dictatorial government of Kurt Schuschnigg, Bock was responsible for anti-Nazi propaganda as propaganda director of the Fatherland Front. He was also involved in organizing the referendum on maintaining Austrian independence. After the annexation of Austria, Bock was arrested on 15 March 1938 and was taken to Dachau concentration camp. However, he was released on health grounds in 1939.
Honours and awards Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria: 1956: Great Gold Decoration with Star 1959: Great Gold Decoration with Ribbon
Notes and references
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Fritz Bock's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Fritz Bock's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Fritz Bock?
Austrian politician (1911-1993)
When was Fritz Bock born?
Fritz Bock was born on 26 February 1911 in Vienna.
When did Fritz Bock die?
Fritz Bock died on 12 December 1993 in Vienna.
What was Fritz Bock's occupation?
Fritz Bock was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Fritz Bock?
Fritz Bock was Austrian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fritz Bock. https://biography.guide/fritz-bock/
MLA: "Fritz Bock." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fritz-bock/.
Chicago: "Fritz Bock." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fritz-bock/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:24 UTC