Kurt Stöger
Kurt Stöger | |
|---|---|
 Stöger in 1992 | |
| 10th Prime Minister of Besmenia | |
| In office 15 May 1991 – 25 October 1993 | |
| President | Otto Schulz |
| Preceded by | Martin Beiter |
| Succeeded by | Erik Tautenbach |
| Chairman of the FBBP | |
| In office 16 May 1991 – 3 October 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Beiter |
| Succeeded by | Heinz Maurich |
| Father of the House in the Federal Chamber | |
| In office 2005–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Ecke |
| Succeeded by | Bernhard Otto |
| Federal Minister of Post and Telecommunications | |
| In office 6 October 1980 – 15 May 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Georg Krause |
| Succeeded by | Annegret Meidel |
| Member of the Federal Chamber | |
| In office 1976–2009 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kurt Stöger 17 July 1933 Laitstadt, East Besmenia |
| Died | 1 May 2021 (aged 87) Hetenberg, Lemberland, Besmenia |
| Nationality | Besmenian |
| Political party | Free Besmenian Citizen's Party |
| Spouse | Alisa Schröder (m. 1963; died. 2012) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Heinz Dimmler University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  East Besmenia |
| Branch/service | Besmenian Federal Army |
| Years of service | 1953-1954 |
| Unit | Besmenian Army |
| Battles/wars | World War |
Kurt Stöger (17 July 1933 - 1 May 2021) was a Besmenian politician who served as Prime Minister of Besmenia from 1991 to 1993. He was elected by the Federal Chamber to succeed Martin Beiter on 15 May 1991 after Beiter was assassinated.
Early life and education
Kurt Stöger was born on July 17, 1933 in Laitstadt as the son of Gerhard Stöger (1893-1971) and Ruth Stöger (1898-1982) (née Butz).
From 1951 he took part in the World War as a soldier. When the world war ended in 1954, Stöger returned to East Besmenia. From 1954 to 1957 he studied law and engineering at the Heinz Dimmler University.
Occupation
After graduating from the Heinz Dimmler University, he began a training as an engineer at BESPT.
Political career
Federal Minister of Post and Telecommunications (1980-1989)
In September 1980 he was appointed Federal Minister for Post and Telecommunications in the federal government led by Prime Minister Martin Beiter. Under his direction, cable television was introduced in Besmenia and private television was allowed.
