Holtzer Holczer, Holzer, Wolfgang#
Holtzer (Holczer, Holzer), Wolfgang, d. Vienna, April 15, 1463 (executed), Mayor of Vienna. Possibly from Stein an der Donau or Bratislava, a rich cattle dealer, there is evidence that he was in Vienna in 1443, 1454-1462 mintmaster, in 1462 appointed Mayor of Vienna. For his support of Duke Albrecht VI; in Oct. led the siege of Friedrich III in the Imperial Palace. Later wanted to change sides and support the emperor, but Albrecht VI had him executed in a cruel manner.
Literature#
K. Schalk, Aus der Zeit des oesterreichischen Faustrechtes, Abhandlungen zur Geschichte Wiens 3, 1919; NDB.