Heinz Fischer
Heinz Fischer GColIH, OMRI, RSerafO, GCollSE (German pronunciation: [haɪnts ˈfɪʃɐ] ⓘ; born 9 October 1938) is a former Austrian politician. He took office as President of Austria on 8 July 2004 and was re-elected for a second and last term on 25 April 2010, leaving office on 8 July 2016. Fischer previously served as minister of science from 1983 to 1987 and as president of the National Council of Austria from 1990 to 2002. A member of the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ) until 2004, he suspended his party membership as he became president.
Heinz Fischer GColIH, OMRI, RSerafO, GCollSE | |
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Fischer in 2018 | |
| President of Austria | |
| In office 8 July 2004 – 8 July 2016 | |
| Chancellor |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Klestil |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Van der Bellen |
| Second President of the National Council | |
| In office 20 December 2002 – 16 June 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Prinzhorn |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Prammer |
| President of the National Council | |
| In office 5 November 1990 – 20 December 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Rudolf Pöder |
| Succeeded by | Andreas Khol |
| Minister of Science and Research | |
| In office 24 May 1983 – 21 January 1987 | |
| Chancellor | |
| Preceded by | Hertha Firnberg |
| Succeeded by | Hans Tuppy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 October 1938 Graz, Reichsgau Steiermark, State of Austria, German Reich (now Graz, Styria, Austria) |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party (until 2004) |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2004–present) |
| Spouse |
Margit Binder (m. 1968) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna (PhD) |
| Awards | Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Order of Prince Henry Royal Order of the Seraphim Military Order of Saint James of the Sword |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Austria |
| Branch/service | Austrian Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1958 |
| Unit | Heerestelegrafenbataillon Army Signal Corps |
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