Markus Büchel

9th Prime Minister of Liechtenstein (1959-2013)

Markus Büchel (14 May 1959 – 9 July 2013) was a Liechtenstein politician.[1]

Markus Büchel
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
In office
26 May 1993 – 15 December 1993
MonarchHans-Adam II
Preceded byHans Brunhart
Succeeded byMario Frick
Personal details
Born14 May 1959
Died9 July 2013(2013-07-09) (aged 54)
Ruggell
Political partyProgressive Citizens' Party
Spouse(s)Elena

He was in office from May to December 1993. He won the elections in 1993 as a candidate for the conservative FBP (Fortschrittliche Bürgerpartei) (Progressive Citizens' Party).

In 2002, he became Honorary Consul of Russia in Liechtenstein.[2]

He died in 2013, aged 54 from a heart attack. He was survived by his wife, Elena and son David.[3]

References change

  1. "Liechtensteiner alt Regierungschef Büchel gestorben | Mein Regionalportal". Suedostschweiz.ch. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  2. (in Czech) "Jaderný mezisklad v Temelíně "staví" ruský konzul". iDNES.cz. 17 September 2009. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
  3. Todesanzeige der Familie Büchel[permanent dead link] Liechtensteiner Volksblatt, 10 July 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013