Josef Gassner

Josef Gassner (12 April 1876 – 15 January 1951) was a farmer and politician from Liechtenstein who served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1910 to 1914 and again from 1917 to 1930. He also served as mayor of Triesenberg from 1915 to 1924.

Life Gassner was born on 12 April 1876 in Triesenberg as the son of the then-mayor of Triesenberg Josef Gassner and Maria Anna (née Bühler) as one of two children. He worked as a farmer. thumb Gassner (third from left on the back) with members of the Landtag, 1921. He was a school councillor in Triesenberg from 1906 to 1942. From 1906 to 1912 he was a community treasurer in the municipality.

From 1910 to 1914 and again from 1917 to 1930 he served as a member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein, later as a member of the Christian-Social People's Party (VP); he was a deputy member of the Landtag from 1914 to 1917. During this time, Gassner wrote contracts, wills and petitions to the government for many people and provided information in legal matters regarding Triesenberg.

Honours Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of HSH Prince Johan II.