Bamir Topi
Bamir Myrteza Topi (Albanian: [baˈmiɾ ˈtɔpi] ⓘ; born 24 April 1957) is an Albanian diplomat and politician. He also was the president of Albania from July 2007 to July 2012.
Bamir Topi | |
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Topi in 2008 | |
| 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 | 24 April 1957 Tirana, Albania |
| Political party | Democratic Party (1990–2007, 2023–Present) |
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| Spouse |
Teuta Mema (m. 1982) |
| 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.
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