Heinrich Ritter von Wittek

1844–1930 (age 86)

Biography

Heinrich Ritter von Wittek (1844–1930), statesman and former minister-president of Cisleithania, played a pivotal role in modernizing the imperial railways and public services.

Colleagues recall his steady hand in governance and efforts to balance tradition with reform, virtues now commemorated at Hietzing Cemetery.

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