Austrofascism had a leader who was which Austrian Christian Social and Patriotic Front statesman born on October 4, 1892?
Austrofascism Austrofascism (German: "Austrofaschismus" ) was the authoritarian rule installed in Austria with the May Constitution of 1934, which ceased with the annexation of the newly founded Federal State of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938. It was based on a ruling party, the Fatherland Front ("Vaterländische Front") and the Heimwehr (Home Guard) paramilitary militia. Leaders were Engelbert Dollfuss and, after Dollfuss's assassination, Kurt Schuschnigg, who were previously politicians of the Christian Social Party, which was quickly integrated into the new movement.
Thomas Klestil Thomas Klestil (] ; 4 November 1932 – 6 July 2004) was an Austrian diplomat and politician. He was elected the tenth State President of Austria ("Bundespräsident") in 1992 (on 56.9% of the popular vote) and was re-elected to the position in 1998. His second—and final—term of office was due to end on 8 July 2004, but his death two days prior to his retirement from office cut his term short.