Engelbert Dollfuss
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Engelbert Dollfuss
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1933 The Parliament of Austria is suspended because of a quibble over procedure – Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss initiates an authoritarian rule by decree.
1933 Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss keeps members of the National Council from convening, starting the austrofascist dictatorship.
1934 The Nazis assassinate Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss in a failed coup attempt.