Wilhelm Beck | |
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President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein | |
In office January 1922 – December 1927 | |
Monarch | Johann II |
Preceded by | Fritz Walser |
Succeeded by | Anton Frommelt |
Member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein for Oberland | |
In office 1914–1928 | |
In office 1932–1936 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 26 March 1885 Triesenberg, Liechtenstein |
Died | 20 January 1936 (aged 50) Walenstadt, Switzerland |
Political party | Christian-Social People's Party |
Spouse |
Maria Anna Bürke (m. 1921) |
Children | 4, including Ivo Beck |
Wilhelm Beck (/ˈbɛk/, German: [ˈvɪlhɛlm bˈɛk]; 26 March 1885 – 20 January 1936) was an advocate and political figure from Liechtenstein who was one of the founders of the Christian-Social People's Party and served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1922 to 1927.
Beck is considered one of the most influential politicians in Liechtenstein's modern history.[1] He was heavily involved in the rapid democratization and establishment of economic and political ties with Switzerland within the country following the end of World War I, him most notably presenting the original draft for the constitution of Liechtenstein.