Dr. Rupert Roth

Rupert Roth was born the son of a master miller, graduated from grammar school in Graz and then began his studies at the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the University of Graz (Dr. iur.). After practicing in court, he attended the Consular Academy. After completing his studies, he joined the Styrian provincial government, but then moved to the Federal Chancellery (Foreign Affairs, Federal Press Service). After the Anschluss in March 1938, he was dismissed and worked in the private sector (including at Julius Meinl AG).