Nicolae Timofti

4th President of Moldova (r. 2012–2016)

Nicolae Timofti (Romanian pronunciation: [nikoˈla.e tiˈmofti]; born 22 December 1948) is a Moldovan jurist and politician. He was President of Moldova from 23 March 2012 until 23 December 2016. He was head of Moldova's Supreme Magistrate Council and was elected President by parliament on 16 March 2012.[1][2]


Nicolae Timofti
4th President of Moldova
In office
23 March 2012 – 23 December 2016
Prime MinisterVladimir Filat
Iurie Leancă
Chiril Gaburici
Natalia Gherman (Acting)
Valeriu Streleț
Gheorghe Brega (Acting)
Pavel Filip
Preceded byMarian Lupu (Acting)
Succeeded byIgor Dodon
Personal details
Born (1948-12-22) 22 December 1948 (age 75)
Ciutulești, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union (now Moldova)
Political partyCommunist Party (Before 1991)
Independent (1991–present)
Spouse(s)Margareta Timofti
Children3 sons
Alma materMoldova State University
Military service
Allegiance Soviet Union
Branch/service Soviet Army
Years of service1972-1974
RankSenior Lieutenant

References

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  1. UNIMEDIA (16 March 2012). "Live text de la alegerea președintelui Republicii Moldova". Unimedia (in Romanian). Retrieved 16 March 2012.[permanent dead link]
  2. Paul Ciocoiu (16 March 2012). "Cine e Nicolae Timofti, noul președinte al Republicii Moldova?". EVZ (in Romanian). Retrieved 16 March 2012.