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Michal Kováč

Slovak economist, politician, president of the Slovakia (1993–1998)

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Michal Kováč was the first president of Slovakia, having served from 1993 through 1998.

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Born
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Place of birth
Ľubiša wd
Died
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Place of death
Bratislava wd
Citizenship
Slovakia, Czechoslovakia wd
Occupation
politician, pedagogue, economist, banker, university teacher wd
Political party
People's Party – Movement for a Democratic Slovakia, Communist Party of Czechoslovakia wd
Education
University of Economics in Bratislava wd
Spouse
Emília Kováčová wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Slovakia (2 March 1993 – 2 March 1998)
  • member of the Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia (1990–1992)

Awards wd

  • Order of the White Eagle (Third Polish Republic) (1997)
  • Andrej Hlinka Order Class I (2023)
  • Ľudovít Štúr Order 1st class (2000)
  • Milan Rastislav Štefánik Cross, First Class (2023)
  • Cross of Pribina class I
  • Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
  • honorary doctor of University of Economics in Bratislava (2014)

Questions

When was Michal Kováč born?
Michal Kováč was born on 3 August 1930 in Ľubiša.
What positions has Michal Kováč held?
Positions held by Michal Kováč include: President of Slovakia (1993–1998); member of the Federal Assembly of Czechoslovakia (1990–1992).
Where did Michal Kováč study?
Michal Kováč was educated at University of Economics in Bratislava.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Michal Kováč · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q356990 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Michal Kováč.jpg by Bodajozef (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Michal Kováč". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/michal-kovac. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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