Josef Pühringer (German: [ˈpyːrɪŋɐ] ; born 30 October 1949 in Traun) is a former Austrian politician.

Josef Pühringer
Governor Pühringer in 2009
Governor of Upper Austria
In office
2 March 1995 – 6 April 2017
Preceded byJosef Ratzenböck
Succeeded byThomas Stelzer
Personal details
Born(1949-10-30)30 October 1949
Traun, Austria
Political partyAustrian People's Party

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 ÖCV and the MKV.

Pühringer is imperial Knight of Honor of the Order of St. George.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Abteilung Presse. "Dr Josef Pühringer (ÖVP)". Land-oberoesterreich.gv.at. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
  2. ^ Homepage of the St. Georgs Orden