Thomas Klestil

ModernPoliticianAustria1932 — ?

Austrian president who died two days before leaving office.

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Quick Facts

Born

1932

Country

Austria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score52.2

Thomas Klestil — Complete Timeline

1992 AD

Elected President of AustriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Thomas Klestil was elected President of Austria on May 24, 1992, winning 56.9% of the vote against Rudolf Streicher. He took office on July 8, 1992, succeeding Kurt Waldheim.

Presidential ElectionConservative Victory

Impact: nationalconstructive

1998 AD

Re-elected President of AustriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Klestil was re-elected for a second term on April 19, 1998, winning 63.4% of the vote. His re-election was seen as a vote of confidence in his non-partisan approach to the presidency.

Re-electionPresidential Term

Impact: nationalconstructive

2004 AD

Death Two Days Before Leaving OfficeOther◆ Major

Klestil died on July 6, 2004, just two days before his second term was scheduled to end. He suffered a heart attack. His death led to a brief constitutional crisis, with the presidency temporarily assumed by the three National Council presidents.

Death in OfficeConstitutional Crisis

Impact: nationaltragic