thomas klestil (4 november 1932 – 6 july 2004) was an austrian politician and diplomat. he served as president of austria from 1992 until his death in 2004. he was re-elected in 1998. he was a member of the people's party. klestil was born in vienna. he got divorced from his first wife edith wielander in 1998. that same year, klestil married diplomat margot löffler.