Karl Ochsenbein
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Karl Ochsenbein | |
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 Karl Ochsenbein in 1940 | |
| Supreme Leader of West Besmenia | |
| In office 14 March 1921 – 9 May 1954 | |
| Succeeded by | Lars Schreim |
| Leader of the Besmenian National Union | |
| In office 28 April 1916 – 9 May 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Harald Dowall |
| Succeeded by | Lars Schreim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karl Friedrich Ochsenbein 29 August 1882 Waldtket, Sedakania, Kingdom of Besmenia |
| Died | 9 May 1954 Melmingia, Besmenian Empire |
| Nationality | Besmenian |
| Political party | Besmenian National Union |
| Spouse | Erna Ochsenbein (m.1909) |
| Children | Frida of Besmenia |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1915-1916 |
| Battles/wars | Besmenian Civil War |
Karl Friedrich Ochsenbein (29 August 1882 - 9 May 1954) was a Besmenian politician. He rose to power as the supreme leader of the Besmenian Empire. During his dictatorship from 1921 to 1954, he abolished the office of head of government and took over himself. Ochsenbein banned all political parties (except the Besmenian National Union) in the country and closed the border to East Besmenia. Many people died under his leadership, especially political opponents and border refugees. He died in office on 9 May 1954
Early Years
Childhood
Karl Ochsenbein was born on 29 August 1882 in Waldtket, Sedakania. He was the second of four children born to Albert Ochsenbein (1839-1898) and his wife, Ursula Ochsenbein (1843-1910). Where by Gustav, the fourth child, died at the age of 2. The family lived on a farm and where poor. His father was a racist and nationalist and brought up Karl and his siblings in this way.
Early Adulthood
In 1901 Ochsenbein left Waldtket to live in Helmfurt. He began training as a carpenter in Helmfurt. After 2 years, he lost his job and became homeless. Ochenbein was homeless until 1903. From 1903 until he entered the war in 1911, he worked as a writer for the right-wing newspaper The Besmenian Worker. After his service in the war he joined the National Besmenian Union and became in 1916 their leader.
Soldier in the Civil War
Between November 1915 and January 1916, Ochsenbein fought on the side of the Royal Army.
Dictator of West Besmenia
After the Civil War, the Heraldstein Dynasty, which had been the royal family since 1831, had lost its importance. After King Willhelm von Heraldstein's resignation in July 1920, the parliament announced Royal Elections for January 1921. It was the first time that the king was chosen by the people. Ochsenbein was appointed by the BNU as a candidate for the election.
Personal life
Ochsenbein was a convinced Catholic. In 1909 Ochsenbein married Erna Koch. In 1915 his first and only child Frida Ochsenbein (1915-2001) was born.
Ochsenbein has suffered from OCD since he was 64