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Josef Ratzenböck

Died
December 23, 2025
Age
96 years

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Josef Ratzenböck, 96, Austrian politician, governor of Upper Austria (1977–1995).

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Josef Ratzenböck (15 April 1929 – 23 December 2025) was an Austrian politician. He was governor of Upper Austria and the head of the Upper Austrian People's Party. Ratzenböck succeeded Erwin Wenzl (ÖVP) as governor of Upper Austria and was governor of Upper Austria from 19 October 1977 to 2 March 1995. He also served in the Landtag of Upper Austria from 1973 to 1979.

Ratzenböck died on 23 December 2025 at the age of 96.

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