Maria Foser

Maria Foser
Deputy Government Councillor for Social Affairs
In office
1984–1993
MonarchsFranz Joseph II (1984–1989)
Hans Adam II (1989–1993)
Personal details
Occupationpolitician

Maria Foser-Beck is a Liechtensteiner politician. She was the first woman to serve as Deputy Government Councillor for Social Affairs.

Biography

In 1984, Prince Franz Joseph II appointed Foser-Beck as Deputy Government Councillor for Social Affairs of Liechtenstein (Regierungsrat-Stellvertreterin), the same year that Liechtensteiner women obtained the right to vote.[1][2] She was the first woman to hold this office.[3] Foser served as Deputy Councillor from 1984 to 1993.[3][4][5]

Foser-Beck lives in Triesenberg and is a member of the Liechtenstein Samaritan Association.[6]

References

  1. ^ Liechtenstein 1978-1988. Fürstliche Regierung. May 4, 1988.
  2. ^ "AROUND THE WORLD; Liechtenstein Women Win Right to Vote". July 2, 1984 – via NYTimes.com.
  3. ^ a b "Liechtenstein Ministers". www.guide2womenleaders.com.
  4. ^ "Gemütlicher «Fraua-Zmorga» der VU". Vaterland online. November 28, 2010.
  5. ^ "Festakt 50 Jahre Vaterländische Union Inhaltsverzeichnis der ..." yumpu.com.
  6. ^ "Jahresbericht 2016" (PDF). Triesenberg: Liecthenstein Samaritan Association. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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