On 28 October 2014, Erika Weinzierl died in Vienna.
Erika Weinzierl was a contemporary historian, well-known far beyond the academic borders. From 1979 to 1995 she taught at the Department of Contemporary History of the University of Vienna. For a long time she was the only female full professor in the field of History in Austria and had a lasting influence on several generations of historians. With great commitment, she advocated a critical examination of Austria's recent history, in particular anti-semitism and National Socialism.
