Arthur Brunhart

Arthur Brunhart (born 23 January 1952) is a historian and former politician from Liechtenstein who served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 2009 to 2013 and as a member of the Landtag from 2005 to 2013. Additionally, he served as Mayor of Balzers from 2011 to 2015.

Early life and career Brunhart was born on 23 January 1952 in Balzers as the son of plasterer Andreas Brunhart and businesswoman Rosa Frick as one of eight children, including his brother Hans Brunhart. He attended secondary school in Mörschwil.

From 1973 to 1982 he studied history and ethnology in Freiburg im Breisgau and worked as a research assistant there from 1982 to 1984. He worked in various research positions in Rome, Paris, Dublin and London. Supported by a scientific advisory board that met twice a year, Brunhart was the sole editor responsible for implementing the project from 1990 onwards. He initiated four Liechtenstein seminars ranging from 1994 to 1996 held at the universities of Zurich, Freiburg, Innsbruck and Salzburg respectively. He is also a contributor to the Balzner Neujahrsblätter.

Political career Brunhart was elected to the Landtag of Liechtenstein in 2005 as a member of the Patriotic Union. He chaired the European Education Area from 2005 to 2009 and a member of the judge selection committee. He was the Mayor of Balzers from 2011 to 2015. He decided to not seek re-election to the Landtag in 2013 and was succeeded by Albert Frick.

Personal life Brunhart married librarian Ulrike Banzer (6 November 1959 – 14 March 2006) on 30 September 1988 and they had three children together. He has a domestic partnership with Vera Thöny, a businesswoman.