Alexander Van der Bellen

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1. When was Alexander Van der Bellen born?January 18, 1944
2. Where was Alexander Van der Bellen born?Vienna, Austria
3. What is the current role?President of Austria (since 2017)
4. What is the academic background?Professor of Economics at the University of Vienna
5. What was Alexander Van der Bellen's job before he became president?He was a professor of economics at the University of Vienna.
6. How did Alexander Van der Bellen become president of Austria?He ran for president, won a run‑off, had the election annulled, and then won again in December 2016.

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