Felix Gubelmann

Felix Gubelmann (24 December 1880 – 13 July 1929) was a politician from Liechtenstein who served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein and briefly as acting Prime Minister of Liechtenstein In June 1922.

Felix Gubelmann
Acting Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
In office
1 June 1922 – 6 June 1922
MonarchJohann II
DeputyNone
Preceded byAlfons Feger(Acting)
Succeeded byGustav Schädler(As Prime Minister)
Personal details
Born24 December 1880
Gamprin, Liechtenstein
Died13 July 1929 (aged 48)
Gamprin, Liechtenstein
Political partyChristian-Social People's Party
Spouse
Barbara Heeb
​
(m. 1906)​
Children2

Early life

Gubelmann was born in Gamprin, Liechtenstein where he spent his early years living and working on his family's farm in the area.[1]

Career

In 1909 Gubelmann was appointed as the municipal treasurer of Gamprin which he held until 1916. In 1916 he was appointed as deputy mediator in the municipality, then promoted to primary mediator in 1922 until 1929.[1][2][3] In 1922 Gubelmann was elected into the Landtag of Liechtenstein initially as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party, but later switched to the Christian-Social People's Party. He also served as a councillor during his time at the Landtag.[1]

In June 1922 after the resignation of Prime Minister of Liechtenstein Josef Ospelt and subsequent resignation of acting Prime Minister Alfons Feger Gubelmann as the oldest member of government at the time was appointed acting Prime Minister. He held this position until Gustav Schädler took over the role on 6 June 1922.[4] He resigned from the Landtag in January 1926.[1]

Between 1900 and 1928 he was a member of the volunteer fire department in Gamprin.[1] He died on 13 July 1929 in Gamprin at the age of 48.[5]

Personal life

Gubelmann married Barbara née Heeb (20 April 1881 – 1961) on February 12 1906 and they had two children together, along with a foster child.[1]

References
  1. Büchel, Donat (31 January 2011). "Gubelmann, Felix". Historisches Lexikon (in German). Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  2. "Stellv. Vorsteher Felix Gubelmann". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 7 April 1916. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. "Engültiges Ergebnis der Vermittler-Wahlen". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 24 May 1919. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021". www.regierung.li.
  5. "Alt-Regierungsrat Felix Gubelmann †". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 16 July 1929. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
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