!!!Purtscher, Martin b. Thueringen (Vorarlberg), Nov. 12, 1928, studied law, politician (Austrian People´s Party, OeVP). From 1953 manager in the private sector, 1984-1987 managing director of the Jacobs-Suchard group. 1964 entered politics. 1964-1997 member of the Landtag of Vorarlberg, 1974-1987 its president, 1987-1997 Landeshauptmann of Vorarlberg. Advocated a "Europe of regions" ("Europa der Regionen"). %%language [Back to the Austrian Version|AEIOU/Purtscher,_Martin|class='wikipage austrian'] %% [{FreezeArticle author='AEIOU' template='Lexikon_1995_englisch'}] [{ALLOW view All}][{ALLOW comment All}][{ALLOW edit FreezeAdmin}]