Stanislav Fischer Explained

Stanislav Fischer (born 30 November 1936) is Czech astrophysicist and politician. He was Communist candidate for president in 1998 election.[1]

Biography

Fischer was born in Ledce on 30 November 1936. He studied Atomic physics at Charles University and Moscow State University. His scientific work focuses on Cosmic ray.[1] He became member of Communist party in 1957.[2]

Fischer ran for Senate in 1996 but wasn't elected.[2] Communist Party nominated him for president in 1998 Czech presidential election. Fischer received 31 electoral votes and came second but only Václav Havel advanced to the second round.[3] He participated in subsequent 1998 Czech legislative election and became Member of Chamber of Deputies.

Fischer became candidate for 1999 Prague 1 by-election.[4] Fischer received only 5.5% of votes and wasn't elected.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stanislav Fischer. Český Rozhlas. 15 February 2017.
  2. Web site: Čtenáři iDNES: Do Senátu patří Fischer. iDNES.cz. 15 February 2017.
  3. Web site: 1998 - Volba prezidenta 2008 (Český rozhlas). www.rozhlas.cz. 15 February 2017. cs.
  4. Web site: Komunisté oznámili kandidáta do senátu. iDNES.cz. 15 February 2017. 27 June 1999.
  5. Web site: Výsledky hlasování. www.volby.cz. 15 February 2017. cs.