Kiro Gligorov

President of the Republic of Macedonia (1917–2012)
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Summary

Kiro Gligorov was born on May 3, 1917[1], in Štip[2]. He died on January 1, 2012[3], in Skopje[4]. He worked as a politician[5], political commissar[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,360 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Butel cemetery[10]
  • Spouse: Nada Gligorova[11]
  • Child: Vladimir Gligorov[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Bulgaria[13], Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[14], Kingdom of Yugoslavia[15], Democratic Federal Yugoslavia[16], Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[17], North Macedonia[18]
  • Field of work: politics[19], law[20]
  • Position held: President of North Macedonia[21]
  • Educated at: University of Belgrade Faculty of Law[22], University of Belgrade[23]
  • Award received: Order of the Yugoslav Star[24], Order of the Republic[25], Order of Brotherhood and Unity[26], Order of Labour[27], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[28], Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[29], Order "For Merit to the People" with silver star[30], Order 8-September[31], Order of the Republic of North Macedonia[32], Order of Merit for Macedonia[33], Jubilee Medal "65 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[34]
  • Sex or gender: male[35]
  • Member of political party: Social Democratic Union of Macedonia[36], League of Communists of Yugoslavia[37]
  • Commons category: Kiro Gligorov[38]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[39], World War II in Yugoslavia[40]
  • Given name: Kiro[41]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Macedonian[42], Serbian[43]
  • Birth name: Кирил Благоев Григоров[44]
  • Name in native language: Киро Глигоров[45]
  • Number of children: 3[46]

Why It Matters

Kiro Gligorov has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Kiro Gligorov born?

Kiro Gligorov was born in Štip[2].

Where did Kiro Gligorov die?

Kiro Gligorov died in Skopje[4].

Who was Kiro Gligorov married to?

Kiro Gligorov's spouses include Nada Gligorova[11].

What did Kiro Gligorov do for work?

Kiro Gligorov worked as a politician[5], political commissar[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Kiro Gligorov go to school?

Kiro Gligorov was educated at University of Belgrade Faculty of Law[22] and University of Belgrade[23].

What awards did Kiro Gligorov receive?

Honors received include Order of the Yugoslav Star[24], Order of the Republic[25], Order of Brotherhood and Unity[26], and Order of Labour[27].

References

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  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . Ordens Honoríficas Portuguesas. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  34. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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