Karl Renner

ModernPoliticianAustria1870 — 1950

First president of the Austrian Republic after both wars.

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Quick Facts

Born

1870

Died

1950

Country

Austria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)78

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)25

Total Score55.3

Karl Renner — Complete Timeline

1918 AD

Election as first Chancellor of the Republic of German-AustriaPolitical Action◆ Major

On October 30, 1918, Renner was elected as the first chancellor of the newly proclaimed Republic of German-Austria. He led the provisional government that succeeded the Habsburg monarchy after World War I, overseeing the transition from empire to republic.

RepublicFoundingPost-WWI

Impact: nationalconstructive

1919 AD

Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-LayePolitical Action

As chancellor, Renner signed the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye on September 10, 1919. The treaty formally ended World War I for Austria, forced the dissolution of the union with Germany, and imposed territorial losses and reparations on the new republic.

TreatyPeaceTerritorial Loss

Impact: nationaltragic

1945 AD

Election as first President of the Second Austrian RepublicPolitical Action

On April 29, 1945, Renner was elected as the first president of the re-established Republic of Austria after World War II. He formed a provisional government with Soviet approval, laying the foundation for Austria's post-war independence and democratic reconstruction.

Post-WWIIRepublicReconstruction

Impact: nationalconstructive