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Robert Mayr-Harting

1874 – 1948

Czechoslovak member of Czechoslovak national parliament, senator of Czechoslovak National Parliament, minister of justice of the CR and German nation politician

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About Robert Mayr-Harting

Lived 1874 – 1948 (aged 73–74). Robert Mayr-Harting was an Austrian politician, legal historian, pedagogue, university teacher and jurist.

Robert von Mayr-Harting (September 13, 1874 in Aspern, now a part of Vienna – March 12, 1948 in Prague) was an Austrian-born Sudeten German politician.

The member of German Christian Social People's Party was one of few German-speaking politicians who participated in the Czechoslovak Government. He served as Minister of Justice from 12 October 1926 to 7 December 1929. He was a member of the Senate of Czechoslovakia from 1920 to 1925 and of the Chamber of Deputies of Czechoslovakia from 1925 to 1938. On 29 March 1938 he joined the People's Party with the Sudeten German Party. However, after the occupation of Czechoslovakia he made no political or public action to support the Nazi regime. After World War II the Czechoslovak authorities allowed him to remain in Prague.

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Important facts

Born
1874, Aspern
Birth century
19th century
Died
1948, Prague, Malá Strana
Occupation
Politician, legal historian, pedagogue, university teacher, jurist
Nationality
Austria
Education
University of Vienna
Positions held
Member of parliament, Senator of the Czechoslovak national assembly
Also known as
Robert von Mayr-Harting

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Mayr-Harting?

Czechoslovak member of Czechoslovak national parliament, senator of Czechoslovak National Parliament, minister of justice of the CR and German nation politician (1874-1948)

When was Robert Mayr-Harting born?

Robert Mayr-Harting was born in 1874 in Aspern.

When did Robert Mayr-Harting die?

Robert Mayr-Harting died in 1948 in Prague, Malá Strana.

What was Robert Mayr-Harting's occupation?

Robert Mayr-Harting was a politician, legal historian, pedagogue, university teacher and jurist.

What nationality was Robert Mayr-Harting?

Robert Mayr-Harting was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Mayr-Harting

· Wikidata: Q87085

· DBpedia: Robert Mayr-Harting

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