Alexander Van der Bellen
President of Austria since 2017 (born 1944)
1944 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Austria since 2017 (born 1944)
Born
January 18, 1944
Age
~82 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, economist, university teacher
EstoniaBorn in Vienna
1944
Born in Vienna (1944-01-18)
1954
EducationStudied at Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck (1954–1962)
1994
Positionmember of the National Council of Austria (1994–2012)
1997
Positionfederal spokesperson of the Austrian Green Party (1997–2008)
2009
Positionsubstitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2009–2010)
2009
Positionmember of the regional parliament of Vienna (2009–2015)
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Alexander "Sascha" Van der Bellen, also referred to by the abbreviation VdB, is an Austrian politician serving as the president of Austria since 2017. He previously was a professor of economics at the University of Vienna, and after joining politics, the spokesman of the Austrian Green Party.
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Who is Alexander Van der Bellen?+
Alexander "Sascha" Van der Bellen, also referred to by the abbreviation VdB, is an Austrian politician serving as the president of Austria since 2017. He previously was a professor of economics at the University of Vienna, and after joining politics, the spokesman of the Austrian Green Party.
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander Van der Bellen born?+
Alexander Van der Bellen was born on January 18, 1944.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander Fleming
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Alexander Alexander of the Netherlands
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Alexander — January 18, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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