Peter Kaiser (historian), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Peter Kaiser (historian)

historian and statesman (1793-1864)

Date of Birth: 01-Oct-1793

Place of Birth: Mauren, Liechtenstein

Date of Death: 23-Feb-1864

Profession: politician, historian

Nationality: Liechtenstein

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Peter Kaiser (historian)

  • Peter Kaiser (1 October 1793 – 23 February 1864) was a historian and statesman from Liechtenstein. Kaiser was born in Mauren, in the Principality of Liechtenstein as one of eleven children.
  • He studied languages and history in Feldkirch, Vienna and Freiburg/Breisgau.
  • Kaiser became known as a proponent of the rights of the common people or serfs in his home country.
  • In 1820 during the Congress of Vienna, he promoted German unification and rights issues.
  • Due to the unpopularity of this stand in an age of imperialism, he was subsequently forced out of Germany.
  • Kaiser moved to Switzerland and became a professor in Hofwil (Berne).
  • In 1836, he taught in Aarau and then in Disentis, in the Grisons. In 1843, Kaiser was appointed as a representative to Prince Alois in Vienna.
  • Kaiser published History of The Principality of Liechtenstein in 1846, which was initially banned in Liechtenstein, but the ban was later lifted by Prince Alois.
  • In 1848 Kaiser was named as the representative of the Principality’s Diet to the Parliament of Frankfurt.
  • During this year, the political climate changed dramatically in Europe, and the citizens of Liechtenstein began demanding a liberalization of their rights under the constitution, including free elections.
  • Initially, Prince Alois promised constitutional reform and a public works program, but this did not abate the revolutionary ferver.
  • Kaiser, who was a member of the local revolutionary committee, sought to avoid violence by appealing directly to the Prince, and due to his standing, was heard.
  • Open violent revolution was thus avoided and genuine changes were enacted.
  • After this success, Kaiser turned from politics back to teaching.
  • On 23 February 1864 Kaiser died in Chur, Switzerland.
  • Kaiser is credited with helping to define the "Liechtenstein identity", and memorial to him still stands in Mauren.

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