Paul Vogt (historian)

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Paul Vogt
Member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein
In office 1993–2009
Personal details
Born	(1952-04-05) 5 April 1952 Balzers, Liechtenstein
Political party	Free List
Spouse	Erika Hofer ​ (m. 1988)​
Children	2
Occupation	Historian

Paul Vogt (born 5 April 1952) is a historian and politician from Liechtenstein who served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein. His works primarily include the political history of Liechtenstein.

Early life

Vogt was born on 5 April 1952 in Balzers to the son of Anton Vogt and his mother Magdalena Wille as one of seven children. He had a Matura in 1972 before studying history in Zürich and Berlin.

Career

Since 1981, Vogt has worked in the Liechtenstein state archives, and has headed the office since 2002. He was a lecturer for history and political science in Vaduz from 1981 to 1993. Other roles have included member of the board for the Lake Constance History Association from 1980 to 1993, President of the Board of Trustees of the Liechtenstein State Museum from 1985 to 1994, and then board member from 1986 to 1995. He was also Vice President of the Liechtenstein Institute from 1993 to 1995. He has published numerous works on the history of Liechtenstein.

In the February 1993 Liechtenstein general election Vogt was elected to the Landtag of Liechtenstein as a member of the Free List, where he served until 2009. He was temporarily a member of the foreign Policy Commission, the State Committee and the Judge Selection Committee. Before the 2003 Liechtenstein constitutional referendum, Vogt was a notable opponent to the changes proposed whereby the Prince of Liechtenstein would be given wider powers, however it was accepted by the electorate.

Personal life

Vogt married Erika Hofer (born 2 May 1951) on 4 February 1988 and they have two children.

External links

Paul Vogt's entry at the Liechtenstein Institute