Zhelyu Zhelev
Zhelyu Mitev Zhelev (Bulgarian: Желю Митев Желев; 3 March 1935 – 30 January 2015) was a Bulgarian politician, philosopher, writer, and dissident. He served as the second President of Bulgaria from 1 August 1990 to 22 January 1997. He was the first non-communist to hold office.
Zhelyu Zhelev Желю Желев | |
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| 2nd President of Bulgaria | |
| In office 1 August 1990 – 22 January 1997 | |
| Prime Minister | Andrey Lukanov Dimitar Popov Philip Dimitrov Lyuben Berov Reneta Indzhova (acting) Zhan Videnov |
| Vice President | Atanas Semerdzhiev (1 August 1990 – 22 January 1992) Blaga Dimitrova (22 January 1992 – 6 July 1993) |
| Preceded by | Nikolai Todorov (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Petar Stoyanov |
| Chairman of the Union of Democratic Forces | |
| In office 1989 - 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Petar Beron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Zhelyu Mitev Zhelev 3 March 1935 Veselinovo, Bulgaria |
| Died | 30 January 2015 (aged 79) Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Political party | Union of Democratic Forces |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Zheleva |
| Children | Yordanka Stanka |
| Profession | Philosopher |
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Zhelev was born in Smyadovo. He was married to Maria Zheleva and had two children.
References
- "Bulgaria's first democratically-elected president Zhelev dies". Reuters. 30 January 2015. Archived from the original on 30 January 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
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