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

Biography

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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]

References

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