Wilhelm Miklas was an Austrian politician who served as the President of Austria from 1928 to 1938. He was a member of the Austrian People's Party and played a significant role in the political landscape of interwar Austria. His presidency was marked by challenges, including economic difficulties and rising political tensions. Miklas was born on March 15, 1881, in Vienna. He became involved in politics early in his career and held various positions, including Minister of the Interior. His tenure as president ended when Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany, occurred in 1938, leading to his resignation.