Thomas Klestil
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Thomas Klestil was an Austrian diplomat and politician who served as president of Austria from 1992 until his death in 2004. He was elected in 1992 and re-elected into office in 1998.
Klestil in 1999
The Austrian flag flying at half-staff before the Austrian Parliament Building due to the death of Klestil on 7 July 2004
President of Austria
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The president of Austria, officially titled federal president of the Republic of Austria is the head of state of the Republic of Austria. Though theoretically entrusted with great power by the Constitution, in practice the president is largely a ceremonial and symbolic figurehead.
The "Abdication Proclamation" of Emperor Charles I.
Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss played a key role in the history of fascism (1934).
Cabinet Kreisky I, with Chancellor Bruno Kreisky seated at the center of the futon and President Rudolf Kirchschläger standing behind him (center-right)
Image: Spiegelsaal 2