Alois Mock 1934 – 2017

Biography

Alois Mock was an Austrian politician whose decades-long career shaped modern Austrian public life. Born in the small town of Euratsfeld in 1934, Mock devoted himself entirely to political service, becoming a fixture in Austria’s governance during pivotal years for the nation. His unwavering commitment to public duty reflected a deep dedication to his country’s development and citizens’ interests throughout a transformative period in Austrian history.

Mock remained a commanding presence in political circles well into his later years, witnessing and helping steer Austria through significant postwar developments. His career spanned more than five decades of active engagement with Austrian civic institutions and governance. In June 2017, at age 82, Mock succumbed to Parkinson’s disease—a condition that had gradually limited his activities in his final years. He was laid to rest at Vienna’s Döbling Cemetery, where he remains remembered as a steadfast servant of the Austrian state.