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Gerald Fischer

Gerald Fischer ( born on May 14th 1959 ) is the fifth generation of "Fischer Schnaps" producing liquor since 1875. The great-grandson of the company's founder wanted to wake the family business from its long sleep and fill it with new life. After his graduation from the French Lyceum, he travelled around the world as a tour organizer, and in 1987 established a travel agency for prominent people from the world of art and business.

At his urging the family decided to get the business premises renovated and by means of conducted tours, give the public an insight into the tradition of the craft of distillery. Since the autumn of 1990 the office and factory rooms are shining with the glory of the Emperor's times, and the spirit and liqueurs of the 'Old-Vienna-Schnapsmuseum', prepared according to traditional and established recipes, are enjoying as ever great popularity. They are labelled with the trademark 'Wien Products' and father and son are now trying to expand their market.

Together with his father Gerhard, Gerald Fischer annually conducts about 25,000 visitors from all over the world through the history-laden rooms.neration of "Fischer Schnaps", producing schnapps since 1875.

In 1995 Gerald's second child Maleen Fischer was born, unfortunately with a deadly disease called "Pulmonary Hypertension". Gerald fought for his daughter since day 1 and his efforts and engagement made him president of the European association called "PHA Europe" ( short: Pulmonary Hypertension ). With his political engagement and his background with providing services to famous people, Gerald has managed to raise a significant annualy budget for the organization. Gerald has also managed to get over 7 Million USD for a brand new research center, to find a cure for this deadly disease. This is the biggest contribution of any research center within the last 50 years.

Contents

1. 1 Biography
2. 1.1 Early life and education
3. 1.2 Marriages and children
4. 1.3 The Schnapps
5. 1.4 Academic career
6. 1.5 Travels abroad
7. 1.6 Pulmonary Hyptertension

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