Albert Schädler

Albert Schädler

Albert Schädler (born December 24, 1848 in Vaduz ; † June 17, 1922 in Munich ) was a Liechtenstein doctor in Vaduz and Bad Ragaz and President of the Liechtenstein Parliament .

biography

Albert Schädler was born as the second son of the doctor Karl Schädler and Katharina, b. Walser, born in Vaduz. His brothers were Carl Schädler and Rudolf Schädler . After elementary school, he completed high school studies in Feldkirch , Mehrerau and at the Collegium Mariahilf in Schwyz , where he graduated in 1867. This was followed by two semesters of theology studies at the seminary in Mainz and then medical studies at the universities of Vienna, Zurich and Giessen, where he received his doctorate in 1871. From 1872 he practiced the medical profession in Vaduz and Bad Ragaz. In the same year he married Albertine Berl, daughter of postmaster Eduard Berl in Feldkirch.

From 1882 to 1886 and 1890 to 1919 Albert Schädler was a member of the Liechtenstein Parliament and held the office of president . In 1901 he was one of the founders of the historical association , which he headed as first chairman until 1922. Outside of the historical association, he also did his best to promote cultural and social life in Liechtenstein. At a young age he wrote poetry . He was very musical and supported singing. He participated in the organization of the 1st Liechtenstein Singing Festival in 1879 and gave the speech. He also appeared as a speaker at other public events. Schadler was actively committed to public welfare. In 1916 he set up a “charitable foundation for the practical training of young daughters of the people” and donated 40,000 kroner for a housekeeping school.

Albert Schädler died in Munich on June 17, 1922. He was buried in Vaduz on June 22nd.

In contemporary obituaries he was honored as a capable and benevolent doctor, as "a man of great sharpness of mind, extensive knowledge, solid character, deep religious sentiment and noble common sense", as an insightful, disinterested statesman, as a capable and well-meaning representative of the people, as a "soul." of the state parliament ». The cultural and economic upswing that Liechtenstein experienced in the decades before the First World War is largely attributed to its public work. Albert Schädler, together with his brothers Rudolf and Karl, had a decisive influence on political, economic and cultural life in Liechtenstein.

Web links

• Rudolf Rheinberger: Schädler, Albert. In: Historical Lexicon of the Principality of Liechtenstein .