# Hashim Thaçi

_Kosovar politician (born 1968)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-08

> Hashim Thaçi is a Kosovan politician who was the first prime minister of Kosovo (2008–2014) and the foreign minister and deputy prime minister (2014–2016) in the cabinet led by Isa Mustafa. He also served as president of Kosovo from 2016 until his resignation in 2020.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 24 April 1968 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Skenderaj ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Kosovo; Yugoslavia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; military personnel; soldier ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P106))
- **Political party:** Democratic Party of Kosovo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P102))
- **Education:** University of Pristina; University of Zurich ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Kosovo (7 April 2016 – 5 November 2020); Prime Minister of Kosovo (9 January 2008 – 9 December 2014); Prime Minister of Kosovo (2 April 1999 – 1 February 2000) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P39))
- **Awards:** honorary citizen of Ulcinj; honorary doctorate of the University of Tirana; Order of Skanderbeg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** HashimThaciRKS ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P2002))
- **Facebook:** HashimThaciOfficial ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Hashim Thaçi born?**  
Hashim Thaçi was born on 24 April 1968 in Skenderaj.

**What positions has Hashim Thaçi held?**  
Positions held by Hashim Thaçi include: President of Kosovo (2016–2020); Prime Minister of Kosovo (2008–2014); Prime Minister of Kosovo (1999–2000).

**Where did Hashim Thaçi study?**  
Hashim Thaçi was educated at University of Pristina, University of Zurich.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hashim Thaçi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashim_Tha%C3%A7i) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q57634](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q57634) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Hashim Thaçi official portrait (cropped).jpg by Presidency of Kosovo (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hashim_Tha%C3%A7i_official_portrait_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Hashim Thaçi". DigiNepal. Last updated 8 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/hashim-thaci. Retrieved 8 November 2026.