Zhelyu Zhelev

President of Bulgaria (1935-2015)
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Zhelyu Zhelev
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Summary

Zhelyu Zhelev was born on March 3, 1935[1], in Veselinovo[2]. He died on January 30, 2015[3], in Sofia[4]. He worked as a politician[5], philosopher[6], and non-fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,015 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Central Sofia Cemetery[9]
  • Spouse: Maria Zheleva[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Bulgaria[11]
  • Native language: Bulgarian[12]
  • Position held: President of Bulgaria[13], member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[14], Chairman (President) of Bulgaria[15]
  • Educated at: Sofia University[16]
  • Award received: Order of Stara Planina[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[18], Grand Collar of the Order of Liberty[19], Order 8-September[20]
  • Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Member of political party: Bulgarian Communist Party[23], Union of Democratic Forces[24]
  • Commons category: Zhelyu Zhelev[25]
  • Archives at: Central State Archives of Bulgaria[26]
  • Academic degree: Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[27]
  • Family name: Zhelev[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Bulgarian[29]
  • Birth name: Желю Митев Желев[30]
  • Name in native language: Желю Желев[31]
  • Name in kana: ジェリュ・ジェレフ[32]
  • Owner of: Q51638128[33]
  • Candidacy in election: 1992 Bulgarian presidential election[34]
  • Has works in the collection: Zhelyu Zhelev Collection[35]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[36]

Why It Matters

Zhelyu Zhelev has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Zhelyu Zhelev born?

Zhelyu Zhelev was born in Veselinovo[2].

Where did Zhelyu Zhelev die?

Zhelyu Zhelev died in Sofia[4].

Who was Zhelyu Zhelev married to?

Zhelyu Zhelev's spouses include Maria Zheleva[10].

What did Zhelyu Zhelev do for work?

Zhelyu Zhelev worked as a politician[5], philosopher[6], and non-fiction writer[7].

Where did Zhelyu Zhelev go to school?

Zhelyu Zhelev was educated at Sofia University[16].

What awards did Zhelyu Zhelev receive?

Honors received include Order of Stara Planina[17], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland[18], Grand Collar of the Order of Liberty[19], and Order 8-September[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Q136772223. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . bloomberg.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . COURAGE Knowledge Graph. wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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