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Dr. Karl Lueger
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When's the last time your city elections required papal intervention? Stumped? Well in Vienna's case, it was the 1897 election of Dr Karl Lueger, a consequential, controversial figure that left an impact on the city in ways both seen and unseen. Why did Emporer Franz Josef refuse to confirm his election 3 times? And how does Carmen review the church frescos that supposedly contain his face? This 19th century political story sounds strikingly familiar today.
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