Dr. Karl Lueger
Gründer der Christlich-Sozialen Partei,
1897-1910 Bürgermeister. Mitgestalter Wiens zu einer
modernen Großstadt. Kritisch bewertet werden
muss sein populistischer Antisemitismus,
der ein politisches Klima förderte, welches die
Verbreitung des Nationalsozialismus begünstigte.
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Dr. Karl Lueger (1844-1910), founder of the Christian Social Party and mayor, 1897-1910, helped to turn Vienna into a modern city. A critical evaluation of his tenure must include his populist anti-semitism, which promoted a political climate that enabled the proliferation of National Socialism (i.e., nazism).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 48° 12.454′ N, 16° 22.823′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Stephansdom. Marker is at the intersection of Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Platz and Stubenring, on the right when traveling west on Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Platz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Stubenring 24, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
More about this marker. The marker is found tucked beneath the awning on the south side of Café Prückel.
Also see . . . Karl Lueger (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 8, 2018.)
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