Michael Gerstberger
Michael Gerstberger (born April 23, 1867 in Gurten , Upper Austria ; † April 30, 1931 in Linz , Upper Austria) was a farmer and politician .
Life
After Gerstberger took over his parents' farm in 1892, he developed his activities in particular in the agricultural professional representation and in local and state politics. He was instrumental in founding and developing the cattle breeding associations and agricultural cooperatives . In 1908 he became a member of the provincial culture council and was also a founding member of the Upper Austrian Farmers' Union . From 1898 to 1901 and from 1913 to 1919 he was mayor of Gurten, then until 1925 a member of the municipal committee. Between 1909 and 1918 he was also a member of the state parliament and in 1918/1919 of the provisional state assembly . Gerstberger was married twice and had ten children.
Honors
Economic council, honorary bishop, honorary citizen of Gurten.
literature
- Harry Slapnicka : Upper Austria - The political leadership. 1918 to 1938 (= contributions to the contemporary history of Upper Austria. 3). Oberösterreichischer Landesverlag, Linz 1976, ISBN 3-85214-163-X , p. 89 f.
Web links
- Biography of Michael Gerstberger on the server of the federal state of Upper Austria .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gerstberger, Michael |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian politician, member of the state parliament |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 23, 1867 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gurten (Upper Austria) |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 30, 1931 |
| Place of death | Linz |