Bamir Topi
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Bamir Myrteza Topi (Albanian: [baˈmiɾ ˈtɔpi] ⓘ; born 24 April 1957)[1] is an Albanian diplomat and politician. He also was the president of Albania from July 2007 to July 2012.
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President of Albania | |
In office 24 July 2007 – 24 July 2012 | |
Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
Preceded by | Alfred Moisiu |
Succeeded by | Bujar Nishani |
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Born | (1957-04-24) 24 April 1957 (age 67) Tirana, Albania |
Political party | Democratic Party (1990–2007, 2023–Present) |
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Relations | Ibrahim Topi (uncle), Naile Karapici (aunty), Rexhep Karapici (grandfather), Baftisha Lamlika (grandmother), Dalip Topi (grandfather), Emine Zala (grandmother), Ibrahim Topi (great grandfather), Ali Topi (great great grandfather), Thopia family (possibly) |
Parent(s) | Riza Topi (father), Haxhire Karapici (mother) |
Alma mater | Agricultural University of Tirana |
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Topi was also the honorary President of the Albanian football club KF Tirana from 2005 to 2007. In September 2012, Topi became the leader of the New Democratic Spirit party.[2]