Engelbert Dollfuss was an Austrian politician who served as Chancellor of Austria from 1932 until his assassination in 1934. He was a member of the Christian Social Party and played a significant role in establishing an authoritarian regime in Austria, known as the First Austrian Republic. Dollfuss aimed to suppress the growing influence of socialism and Nazism in the country. Dollfuss implemented various policies to strengthen his government, including the banning of political parties and the establishment of a one-party state. His leadership was marked by a focus on Austrian nationalism and Catholic values. He was assassinated by Nazi agents in 1934, which led to increased tensions in Austria.