The Osterreichisches Biographisches Lexikon (The Austrian Biographical
Encyclopaedia) is the only work of its kind to cover major personalities
who were born, lived or worked in the Austrian State of the period, and
who died between 1815 and 1950. Inclusion in the work is determined by
extraordinary achievements in any field, including science, politics,
the fine or performing arts, literature, sport, and the administration
of societies and associations. Particular attention is given to less
well known or forgotten figures, who are generally sought in vain in
works of this kind.