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Karl Ochsenbein
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Karl Ochsenbein in 1930
Dictator of West Besmenien
In office
14 February 1921 – 7 June 1948
Leader of the Besmenian National Union
In office
28 April 1916 – 7 June 1948
Personal details
Born
Karl Friedrich Ochsenbein

29 August 1882
Waldtket, Sedakanien
Died7 June 1948
Melmingen, Heraldsteinland
Cause of deathSuicide
Political partyBesmenian National Union
Military service
Years of service1917-1920
Battles/warsBesmenian Civil War

Karl Friedrich Ochsenbein (29 August 1882 - 7 March 1948) was a Besmenian politician. He rose to power as the king of the Besmenian Kingdom/West Besmenien. During his dictatorship from 1921 to 1948, he abolished the office of head of government and took over himself. Ochsenbein banned all political parties (except the BNU) in the country and closed the border with East Besmenien. Many people died under his leadership, especially political opponents and border refugees.

Early Years

Childhood

Karl Ochsenbein was born on 29 August 1882 in Waldtket, Sedakanien. He was the second of four children born to Albert Ochsenbein (1839-1898) and his wife, Ursula Ochsenbein (1843-1910). Whereby 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 1910, 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 1910 and February 1913, Ochsenbein fought on the side of the Royal Army.

Dictator of West Besmenien

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.

End of his leadership