Thomas Klestil Biography

Thomas Klestil (German pronunciation: [ˈtoːmas ˈklɛstɪl] ( listen); 4 November 1932 – 6 July 2004) was an Austrian diplomat and politician. He was elected the tenth President of Austria (Bundespräsident) in 1992 (with 56.9% of the popular vote) and was re-elected to the position in 1998. His second—and final—term of office was due to end on 8 July 2004, but his death two days prior to his retirement from office cut his term short.