Paul Vogt (born 5 April 1952) is a historian and politician from

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who served in the

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from 1993 to 2009. As a historian, his works primarily include the political history of Liechtenstein.

Life

Vogt was born on 5 April 1952 in

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as the son of Anton Vogt and his mother Magdalena Wille as one of seven children. He had a

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in 1972 before studying history in

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and

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. 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

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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

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from 1993 to 1995. He has published numerous works on the history of Liechtenstein.Paul Vogt (1987). ''125 Jahre Landtag.'' Vaduz: Landtag of the Principality of Liechtenstein. In the February 1993 Liechtenstein general election Vogt was elected to the Landtag of Liechtenstein as a member of the

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, 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

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, Vogt was a notable opponent to the changes proposed whereby the

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would be given wider powers, however it was accepted by the electorate. On 19 November 2001, Vogt submitted a same-sex registered partnership initiative to the Landtag. Though it was rejected in 2003, a civil partnership law was introduced to Liechtenstein in 2011. Vogt married Erika Hofer on 4 February 1988 and they have two children.

External links

Paul Vogt's entry at the Liechtenstein Institute

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Vogt, Paul Living people 1952 births People from Balzers Political historians Free List (Liechtenstein) politicians Liechtenstein historians Members of the Landtag of Liechtenstein (1993–1997) Members of the Landtag of Liechtenstein (1997–2001) Members of the Landtag of Liechtenstein (2001–2005) Members of the Landtag of Liechtenstein (2005–2009)