Johanna Dohnal
Austrian feminist and politician of the SPÖ
About Johanna Dohnal
Lived 1939 – 2010 (aged 71). Johanna Dohnal was an Austrian women's rights activist, politician and industrial management assistant.
Johanna Dohnal (14 February 1939 - 20 February 2010) was an Austrian politician and the first Austrian Minister for Women.
Personal life
Dohnal was born in Vienna on 14 February 1939 to a single mother.
She died on 20 February 2010, at her home in Grabern, Lower Austria and is commemorated in a grave of honor in Vienna Central Cemetery.
Recognition
Johanna Dohnal Platz in Vienna 6 was named in her honour in 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johanna Dohnal?
Austrian feminist and politician of the SPÖ (1939-2010)
When was Johanna Dohnal born?
Johanna Dohnal was born on 14 February 1939 in Vienna.
When did Johanna Dohnal die?
Johanna Dohnal died on 20 February 2010 in Grabern.
What was Johanna Dohnal's occupation?
Johanna Dohnal was a women's rights activist, politician and industrial management assistant.
What nationality was Johanna Dohnal?
Johanna Dohnal was Austrian.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johanna Dohnal. https://biography.guide/johanna-dohnal/
MLA: "Johanna Dohnal." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johanna-dohnal/.
Chicago: "Johanna Dohnal." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johanna-dohnal/.
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