Sixtus Lanner

Sixtus Lanner
Member of the National Council
In office
11 April 1971 – 14 January 1996
Vice President of the
European Union of Christian Democrats
In office
1987–1992
Secretary-General
of the Austrian People's Party
In office
1976–1981
Preceded byErhard Busek
Succeeded byMichael Graff
Personal details
Born(1934-05-12)12 May 1934
Died13 July 2022(2022-07-13) (aged 88)
Tyrol, Austria
PartyAustrian People's Party
Other political
affiliations
European Union of Christian Democrats
Alma mater
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Sixtus Lanner (12 May 1934 – 13 July 2022) was an Austrian farmer, engineer, and politician who served in the National Council of Austria as a member of the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP). Lanner served in parliament for a total of 25 years from 1971 until 1996. Lanner was also the secretary-general of the ÖVP from 1976 to 1981.

Described as a Bauernbua (peasant-boy) from the Tyrolean Unterland, Lanner was a staunch advocate for rural affairs, and has been described as the "father of rural life" in Austria. Lanner was regarded as an influential member of the ÖVP.