List of Landvogts of Liechtenstein

The Landvogt of Liechtenstein was the title of the head of the district office from 1719 to 1848, which was subordinate to the court of House of Liechtenstein. The Landvogt acted as a representative of the sovereign prince of Liechtenstein, assisted by the rent master and land clerk. The position was considered the de facto head of the country due to the prince being almost always absent from the country; the first visit by a sovereign prince did not take place until 1842.
The position originates from the 14th century in the County of Vaduz. It was originally an undesired post within the court, and due to the holder always being a foreigner, it was frequently a source of hostility by the Liechtenstein population. This changed after Michael Menzinger applied for the role in 1833. As a concession following the Revolution of 1848 in Liechtenstein, the title was changed to governor, although the position itself remained unchanged until the ratification of the 1862 constitution of Liechtenstein on 26 September, when the Oberamt was dissolved and replaced with the government of Liechtenstein.