Thomas Fengler
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Thomas Fengler | |
|---|---|
 Fengler in 2002 | |
| 2nd President of Palingia | |
| In office 14 March 2000 – 20 May 2004 Provisional to May 20, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Heinrich Meinhardt |
| Succeeded by | Werner Kley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Fengler 9 April 1941 Hovat, Kingdom of Palingia |
| Died | 17 July 2024 (aged 83) Treunitz, Palingia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Palingia |
| Branch/service | Palingian Army |
| Years of service | 1965-2001 |
Thomas Fengler (9 April 1941 - 17 July 2024) was a Palingian army officer and politician who served as the 2nd President of Palingia from 2000 to 2004. In 2000, Fengler led a coup to overthrow Meinhardt. After seizing power, he ordered the execution of Meinhardt and the arrest of high-ranking members of the military dictatorship and introduced free democratic elections in Palingia.
Early life and education
Military career
2000 coup d'état
President of Palingia (2000-2004)
