Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Bulgarian politician and royal (born 1937) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Simeon Borisov Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Tsar Simeon II or King Simeon II of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: Симеон Борисов Сакскобургготски; born 16 June 1937) is an important political and royal figure in Bulgaria. During his reign as the Tsar of Bulgaria from 1943 to 1946 he was a minor, the monarchical leader. He also served as the 48th Prime Minister of Bulgaria.
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Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha | |
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48th Prime Minister of Bulgaria | |
In office 24 July 2001 – 17 August 2005 | |
President | Petar Stoyanov Georgi Parvanov |
Deputy | Nikolay Vasilev Lydia Shuleva (2001–2005) Kostadin Paskalev (2001–2002) Plamen Panayotov (2003–2005) |
Preceded by | Ivan Kostov |
Succeeded by | Sergei Stanishev |
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Born | (1937-06-16) 16 June 1937 (age 86) Vrana Palace, Sofia, Kingdom of Bulgaria |
Political party | Independent (2009–present) |
Other political affiliations | National Movement Simeon II (2001–2009) |
Spouse(s) | Margarita Gómez-Acebo y Cejuela (m. 1962) |
Children | Kardam, Prince of Turnovo Kyril, Prince of Preslav Kubrat, Prince of Panagyurishte Konstantin-Assen, Prince of Vidin Princess Kalina, Countess of Murany |
Parents | Boris III of Bulgaria Giovanna of Italy |
Alma mater | Valley Forge Military Academy and College |
Tsar of Bulgaria | |
Reign | Regents' council 28 August 1943 – 15 September 1946 |
Predecessor | Boris III |
Successor | Monarchy abolished Vasil Kolarov (as Acting President) |
Regent | See list
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Premiers | See list
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House | Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry |
Religion | Eastern Orthodox |
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