Josef Ratzenböck

Josef Ratzenböck
Ratzenböck in 2009
Governor of Upper Austria
In office
19 October 1977 – 2 March 1995
Preceded byErwin Wenzl
Succeeded byJosef Pühringer
Personal details
Born(1929-04-15)15 April 1929
Neukirchen am Walde, Upper Austria, Austria
Died23 December 2025(2025-12-23) (aged 96)
PartyAustrian People's Party

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.[1] He also served in the Landtag of Upper Austria from 1973 to 1979.

Ratzenböck died on 23 December 2025 at the age of 96.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Josef Ratzenböck, Dr" (in German). Upper Austrian State Government. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Alt-Landeshauptmann Ratzenböck ist tot". ORF.at. 23 December 2025. Retrieved 23 December 2025.