Gerard Batliner (9 December 1928 – 25 June 2008) was a political figure from Liechtenstein. He was born in Eschen, Liechtenstein. He studied law at the University of Fribourg and was an attorney-at-law. Prime Minister of Liechtenstein Batliner was Head of Government (Regierungschef) of Liechtenstein (1962–1970). Other roles Batliner served as the President of the Landtag, Liechtenstein parliament, from January 1974 to December 1977, and was a member of the European Commission on Human Rights (1983–1990). He received honorary degrees from the University of Basel and Innsbruck. He died in Eschen. See also Politics of Liechtenstein References External links Batliner Wanger Batliner: Gerard Batliner - attorney profile Comment on the Liechtenstein constitution Profil Detail DDr. h.c. Gerard Batliner 1928 births 2008 deaths University of Fribourg alumni Members of the Landtag of Liechtenstein Speakers of the Landtag of Liechtenstein Heads of government of Liechtenstein Progressive Citizens' Party politicians Liechtenstein lawyers 20th-century lawyers