Petar Stoyanov

Bulgarian politician

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 (age 72)
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

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