Hereditary and lifelong members and church dignitaries of the Upper house of the Viennese parliament (1861–1918) and their connections with Slovene provinces

Authors

  • Jože Maček

Keywords:

Constitution history, Viennese parliament (Reichsrat), Upper House (Herrenhaus), hereditary members, lifelong members, Church dignitaries (prince bishops and prince archbishops), Slovene provinces

Abstract

The contribution brings a brief outline on the foundation of the Upper House (Herrenhaus) of the Viennese parliament (Reichsrat). The main part of the article is a register of hereditary and lifelong members and prince bishops in the period of the existence of the mentioned Chamber (1861–1918) that were in any whatsoever connection with Slovene lands. Included are 24 hereditary members, 20 lifelong members, and 10 Church princes.

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