II. Historians’ Day: «Family»

21 Oct 2024 - Mitteilung
On 18 October, the II Liechtenstein Historians’ Day, organized by the Liechtenstein Institute, took place in the Gamprin Municipal Hall. Liechtenstein Historians’ Day, organized by the Liechtenstein Institute. The general theme of the event was the history of the family. The considerable number of participants demonstrated the great interest in the event, which offered thirteen lectures and opportunities for discussion. In addition to the lectures, the fifty or so attendees also engaged in lively discussions on aspects of historiography in and about Liechtenstein.

The event was rated very positively by all participants, meaning that the series of Liechtenstein Historians’ Days will be continued in the fall of 2026.

When husbands had the right to chastise. Article by Henning von Vogelsang, Liechtensteiner Vaterland, October 19, 2024
Focus on the history of the family, Liechtensteiner Vaterland, October 21, 2024

Historian Peter Geiger (center) shed light on a case from 1938 in the lecture «​​​​Marriage consensus denied due to poverty». Left: Loretta Seglias (Chair of the «Family and Poverty» panel), right: co-organizer Stephan Scheuzger from the Liechenstein Institute.