When was Ibrahim Rugova born?

Ibrahim Rugova was born on 2 December 1944 in Cerrcë.

What positions has Ibrahim Rugova held?

Positions held by Ibrahim Rugova include: President of Kosovo (2002–2006); President of the Republic of Kosova (1992–2000).

Where did Ibrahim Rugova study?

Ibrahim Rugova was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris, University of Pristina (1969–1999).

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Ibrahim Rugova

President of Kosovo (1944-2006)

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Ibrahim Rugova was a Kosovo-Albanian politician, scholar, and writer, who served as the President of the partially recognised Republic of Kosova, serving from 1992 to 2000 and as President of Kosovo from 2002 until his death in 2006. He oversaw a popular struggle for independence, advocating a peaceful resistance to Yugoslav rule and lobbying for U.S. and European support, especially during the Kosovo War.

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Born: 2 December 1944 wd
Place of birth: Cerrcë wd
Died: 21 January 2006 wd
Place of death: Pristina wd
Citizenship: Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia wd
Occupation: politician, writer, literary critic, literary scholar wd
Political party: Democratic League of Kosovo wd
Education: Faculty of Arts of Paris, University of Pristina (1969–1999) wd

Positions held wd

President of Kosovo (4 March 2002 – 21 January 2006)
President of the Republic of Kosova (25 January 1992 – 1 February 2000)

Awards wd

Sakharov Prize (1998)
Homo Homini Award (1998)
honorary doctorate of the University of Tirana
honorary doctor of Paris 8 University (1996)
Decoration of the National Flag

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When was Ibrahim Rugova born?: Ibrahim Rugova was born on 2 December 1944 in Cerrcë.
What positions has Ibrahim Rugova held?: Positions held by Ibrahim Rugova include: President of Kosovo (2002–2006); President of the Republic of Kosova (1992–2000).
Where did Ibrahim Rugova study?: Ibrahim Rugova was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris, University of Pristina (1969–1999).

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