# Fatmir Sejdiu

_President of Kosovo_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Fatmir Sejdiu is a Kosovan politician. He was the leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) and was President of Kosovo.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 October 1951 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193148#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Pakashtica e Epërme ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193148#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; Republic of Kosova ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193148#P27))
- **Occupation:** legal historian; pedagogue; university teacher; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193148#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic League of Kosovo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193148#P102))
- **Education:** University of Pristina (1969–1999); Arizona State University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193148#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Kosovo (17 February 2008 – 27 September 2010) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193148#P39))
- **Awards:** Decoration of Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193148#P166))

## Questions

**When was Fatmir Sejdiu born?**  
Fatmir Sejdiu was born on 23 October 1951 in Pakashtica e Epërme.

**What positions has Fatmir Sejdiu held?**  
Positions held by Fatmir Sejdiu include: President of Kosovo (2008–2010).

**Where did Fatmir Sejdiu study?**  
Fatmir Sejdiu was educated at University of Pristina (1969–1999), Arizona State University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Fatmir Sejdiu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatmir_Sejdiu) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q193148](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193148) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Fatmir Sejdiu 2009.jpg by Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fatmir_Sejdiu_2009.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Fatmir Sejdiu". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/fatmir-sejdiu. Retrieved 8 November 2026.