Josef Pühringer
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Josef Pühringer (German: [ˈpyːrɪŋɐ] (listen); born 30 October 1949 in Traun) is a former Austrian politician.
From 2 March 1995 to 6 April 2017 he was the governor (Landeshauptmann) of Upper Austria. He is a member of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP).[1]
He is a member of several Roman Catholic student fraternities that belong to the and the MKV.
Pühringer is imperial Knight of Honor of the Order of St. George.[2]
References[]
- ^ Abteilung Presse. "Dr Josef Pühringer (ÖVP)". Land-oberoesterreich.gv.at. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ^ Homepage of the St. Georgs Orden
Categories:
- 1949 births
- Living people
- People from Linz-Land District
- Governors of Upper Austria
- Austrian Roman Catholics
- Austrian politician stubs