In recognition of the imperial position traditionally held by the Habsburgs, the emperors of Austria became the titular presidents of this parliament.
Daniel was the last de facto president of Douai, though the Rev. Francis Tuite was appointed titular president, to succeed him in prosecuting the claims.
While Abdullah commanded the loyalty of its members and guided its politics, Afzal Beg remained the titular president.
He holds the distinction of being both the first titular president and the last monarch of France.
The aging Mr. Rabbani remains the titular president of his ever-shrinking jurisdiction, but it is Mr. Massoud who makes most decisions, civilian or military.
In 1933, Time magazine described him as "titular president, but famed only for light verse".
He remained titular president of the Cincinnati until his death, December 18, 1828, at the age of 69, in Philadelphia.
Despite his media prominence, Jentzsch has often been referred to as a titular president.
Claudius Nero, the titular president of the court, made no attempt to run it; he sat mumchance and let Verres and Rubrius do that.
From the beginning of the dictatorship until 1988, the titular presidents were essentially army-installed by Bouterse, who ruled as a de facto leader of Suriname.