Sixtus Lanner
Sixtus Lanner | |
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| 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 by | Erhard Busek |
| Succeeded by | Michael Graff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 May 1934 |
| Died | 13 July 2022 (aged 88) Tyrol, Austria |
| Party | Austrian People's Party |
| Other political affiliations | European Union of Christian Democrats |
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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.