Petar Stoyanov

Petar Stefanov Stoyanov (Bulgarian: Петър Стефанов Стоянов; born 25 May 1952) is a Bulgarian politician who was President of Bulgaria from 1997 to 2002.[1] He was elected as a candidate of the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF).

Petar Stoyanov
Петър Стоянов
2nd President of Bulgaria
In office
22 January 1997  22 January 2002
Prime MinisterZhan Videnov
Stefan Sofiyanski (Acting)
Ivan Kostov
Simeon Sakskoburggotski
Vice PresidentTodor Kavaldzhiev
Preceded byZhelyu Zhelev
Succeeded byGeorgi Parvanov
Personal details
Born (1952-05-25) 25 May 1952
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Political partyUnion of Democratic Forces (1989-1997/2005-present) Independent (1997–2005)
Spouse(s)Antonina Stoyanova (1978–present)
ChildrenStefan (1979–)
Teofana (Fany) (1990–)
Alma materSofia University

References

  1. "President-Elect of Bulgaria Sets Sights on NATO". New York Times. 20 November 2001. Retrieved 4 March 2011.


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