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'''Alexander von Wiest''' (1 March 1947 - 25 September 2011), often referred to by his initials '''AVW''', was a [[Besmenia]]n politician, who served as governor of [[Greuningia]] from 1998 to 2008. Von Wiest was also chairman of the [[Besmenian Republican Party]] from 1989 to 1990 and leader of the BRP's successor party [[National Besmenian Party]] from 1990 until his death in 2011. By rotation, Von Wiest also served as president of the [[Federal Senate (Besmenia)|Federal Senate]] from 12 November to 31 December 1998.
'''Alexander von Wiest''' (1 March 1947 - 25 September 2011), was a [[Besmenia]]n was an right-wing extremist politician, who served as governor of [[Greuningia]] from 1998 to 2008. Wiest was also chairman of the [[Besmenian Republican Party]] from 1989 to 1990 and chairman of the BRP's successor party [[National Besmenian Party]] from 1990 until his death in 2011. By rotation, Wiest also served as president of the [[Federal Senate (Besmenia)|Federal Senate]] from 12 November to 31 December 1998.


Von Wiet was elected to the Greungingian State Chamber in the [[1978 Greuningian state election]]. At 31, he was the youngest MP. After the resignation of [[Helmut Schwarzberg]] as BRP party chairman after the heavy defeat of the BRP in the [[1989 Besmenian federal election]], von Wiest was appointed as the new party chairman. Under him, the BRP and the 1987 founded party [[National Besmenian Alliance]] joined forces in July 1990 to form the new [[National Besmenian Party]]. Von Wiest became NBP party leader.
Wiest was elected to the Greungingian State Chamber in the [[1978 Greuningian state election]]. At 31, he was the youngest MP. After the resignation of [[Helmut Schwarzberg]] as BRP party chairman after the heavy defeat of the BRP in the [[1989 Besmenian federal election]], Wiest was appointed as the new party chairman. Under him, the BRP and the 1987 founded party [[National Besmenian Alliance]] joined forces in July 1990 to form the new [[National Besmenian Party]]. Wiest became NBP party leader.


Von Wiest's critics called him, among other things, a right-wing populist with some right-wing extremist ideology. In his years as party leader of the BRP and NBP, von Wiest often deliberately used insulting words towards other politicians and used a provocative language. In doing so. He also often spoke disparagingly about international politicians. To this day, von Wiest is considered as one of the most controversial politicians in Besmenia.
Wiest's critics called him, among other things, a right-wing populist with some right-wing extremist ideology. In his years as party leader of the BRP and NBP, Wiest often deliberately used insulting words towards other politicians and used a provocative language. In doing so. He also often spoke disparagingly about international politicians. To this day, Wiest is considered as one of the most controversial politicians in Besmenia.


On September 2, 2011, Von Wiest was kidnapped by supporters of [[Al-Fijar]]. On September 25, his dead body was discovered in a wooded area near [[Lenzborn]]. His assassination sparked a heated debate about terrorism in Besmenia.
On September 2, 2011, Wiest was kidnapped by supporters of [[Al-Fijar]]. On September 25, his dead body was discovered in a wooded area near [[Lenzborn]]. His assassination sparked a heated debate about terrorism in Besmenia.
==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==


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==Kidnapping and murder==
==Kidnapping and murder==
{{main article|Kidnapping and murder of Alexander von Wiest}}
{{main article|Kidnapping and murder of Alexander von Wiest}}
On September 2, 2011, Von Wiest was kidnapped by [[Al-Fijar]] members in [[Laitstadt]] while he was on his way to the [[Federal Chamber (Besmenia)|Federal Chamber]]. His driver and bodyguard were killed amid a hail of 34 bullets. His kidnappers demanded that the federal government release four imprisoned Al-Fijar supporters. The federal government under [[Prime Minister of Besmenia|PM]] [[Jörg Rautenberg]] decided after several crisis meetings not to respond to the demands.
On September 2, 2011, Wiest was kidnapped by [[Al-Fijar]] members in [[Laitstadt]] while he was on his way to the [[Federal Chamber (Besmenia)|Federal Chamber]]. His driver and bodyguard were killed amid a hail of 34 bullets. His kidnappers demanded that the federal government release four imprisoned Al-Fijar supporters. The federal government under [[Prime Minister of Besmenia|PM]] [[Jörg Rautenberg]] decided after several crisis meetings not to respond to the demands.


Von Wiest's relatives had rejected the position of the federal government and provided a ransom of [[Besmenian schilling|BS]] 10 million, which the authorities prevented from being handed over. As a result, Von Wiest's family applied to the Federal Constitutional Court for the release of the Al-Fijar prisoners. However, the application was rejected.
Wiest's relatives had rejected the position of the federal government and provided a ransom of [[Besmenian schilling|BS]] 10 million, which the authorities prevented from being handed over. As a result, Wiest's family applied to the Federal Constitutional Court for the release of the Al-Fijar prisoners. However, the application was rejected.


After the demanded release of the four Al-Fijar supporters became more and more hopeless, Von Wiest was murdered after more than 3 weeks being held as hostage. His dead body was found on September 25, in a wooded area near Lenzborn. He had been murdered with seven shots.
After the demanded release of the four Al-Fijar supporters became more and more hopeless, Wiest was murdered after more than 3 weeks being held as hostage. His dead body was found on September 25, in a wooded area near Lenzborn. He had been murdered with seven shots.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Latest revision as of 11:18, 26 October 2024

Alexander von Wiest
Alexander von Wiest2.png
Wiest in 2007
Governor of Greuningia
In office
12 November 1998 – 28 November 2008
Preceded byBernhardt Weber
Succeeded byAlbrecht Jungmann
Chairman of the National Besmenian Party
In office
10 July 1990 – 25 September 2011
Preceded byParty founded
Succeeded byDieter Rathmann
Chairman of the Besmenian Republican Party
In office
16 October 1989 – 10 July 1990
Preceded byHelmut Schwarzberg
Succeeded byParty abolised
Chairman of the NBP group in the Federal Chamber
In office
2009–2011
In office
1993–1998
Leader of the NBP Greuningia
(BRP Greuningia before 1990)
In office
1987–2011
Member of the State Chamber of Greuningia
In office
1998–2009
In office
1978–1993
Member of the Federal Chamber
In office
2009–2011
In office
1993–1998
Personal details
Born
Alexander Wiest

1 March 1947
Richterberg, District of Richtersberg, West Besmenia
Died25 September 2011 (aged 64)
Political partyNational Besmenian Party
Other political
affiliations		Besmenian Republican Party (1968-1990)
Besmenian National Union (1966-1967)

Alexander von Wiest (1 March 1947 - 25 September 2011), was a Besmenian was an right-wing extremist politician, who served as governor of Greuningia from 1998 to 2008. Wiest was also chairman of the Besmenian Republican Party from 1989 to 1990 and chairman of the BRP's successor party National Besmenian Party from 1990 until his death in 2011. By rotation, Wiest also served as president of the Federal Senate from 12 November to 31 December 1998.

Wiest was elected to the Greungingian State Chamber in the 1978 Greuningian state election. At 31, he was the youngest MP. After the resignation of Helmut Schwarzberg as BRP party chairman after the heavy defeat of the BRP in the 1989 Besmenian federal election, Wiest was appointed as the new party chairman. Under him, the BRP and the 1987 founded party National Besmenian Alliance joined forces in July 1990 to form the new National Besmenian Party. Wiest became NBP party leader.

Wiest's critics called him, among other things, a right-wing populist with some right-wing extremist ideology. In his years as party leader of the BRP and NBP, Wiest often deliberately used insulting words towards other politicians and used a provocative language. In doing so. He also often spoke disparagingly about international politicians. To this day, Wiest is considered as one of the most controversial politicians in Besmenia.

On September 2, 2011, Wiest was kidnapped by supporters of Al-Fijar. On September 25, his dead body was discovered in a wooded area near Lenzborn. His assassination sparked a heated debate about terrorism in Besmenia.

Early life and education

Political carrer

Von Wiest at the NBP party conference in Berkafurt in 2002.

Political carrer in Greuningia

1967-1993

Governor of Greuningia (1998-2008)

Political carrer at federal level

1993-1998

2009-2011

Kidnapping and murder

Main article: Kidnapping and murder of Alexander von Wiest

On September 2, 2011, Wiest was kidnapped by Al-Fijar members in Laitstadt while he was on his way to the Federal Chamber. His driver and bodyguard were killed amid a hail of 34 bullets. His kidnappers demanded that the federal government release four imprisoned Al-Fijar supporters. The federal government under PM Jörg Rautenberg decided after several crisis meetings not to respond to the demands.

Wiest's relatives had rejected the position of the federal government and provided a ransom of BS 10 million, which the authorities prevented from being handed over. As a result, Wiest's family applied to the Federal Constitutional Court for the release of the Al-Fijar prisoners. However, the application was rejected.

After the demanded release of the four Al-Fijar supporters became more and more hopeless, Wiest was murdered after more than 3 weeks being held as hostage. His dead body was found on September 25, in a wooded area near Lenzborn. He had been murdered with seven shots.

Personal life

Alexander von Wiest married Jutta Hilberknecht in 1980. From the marriage came their son Stefan (*1981) and their daughter Claudia (*1986).

Popular culture

During his lifetime Von Wiest has been the subject of parody, comedy, and caricature on television, in movies, and in comics. The character of the corrupt and racist Mayor Armin Zeizenfeld from the Tom Teufel Comics is based on Von Wiest and serves as a parody of him.

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