When was Simeon II born?

Simeon II was born on 16 June 1937 in Sofia.

What positions has Simeon II held?

Positions held by Simeon II include: Prime Minister of Bulgaria (2001–2005); Monarch of Bulgaria (1943–1946).

Where did Simeon II study?

Simeon II was educated at Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Victoria College.

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Simeon II

Last King of Bulgaria and 48th Prime Minister of Bulgaria (2001 - 2005)

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Simeon Borisov Saxe-Coburg-Gotha is a Bulgarian politician who was the last Tsar of the Tsardom of Bulgaria as Simeon II (1943–1946) and served as prime minister of the Republic of Bulgaria as Simeon Sakskoburggotski (2001–2005).

Quick facts

Born: 16 June 1937 wd
Place of birth: Sofia wd
Citizenship: Bulgaria wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: National Movement for Stability and Progress wd
Education: Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Victoria College wd
Spouse: Queen Margarita of Bulgaria wd
Official website: kingsimeon.bg wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Bulgaria (24 July 2001 – 17 August 2005)
Monarch of Bulgaria (28 August 1943 – 15 September 1946)

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Adopted Son of Madrid (2004)
Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Equal-to-apostles
Order of Bravery
Order of Saint Alexander
Order of Stara Planina
Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
Order of Saint John
honorary citizen of Coburg (2005)
Order of Independence
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II
Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (2004)

Questions

When was Simeon II born?: Simeon II was born on 16 June 1937 in Sofia.
What positions has Simeon II held?: Positions held by Simeon II include: Prime Minister of Bulgaria (2001–2005); Monarch of Bulgaria (1943–1946).
Where did Simeon II study?: Simeon II was educated at Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Victoria College.

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 15 November 2026

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