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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).

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politics · Tsar of Bulgaria from 1943 to 1946, Prime Minister from 2001 to 2005 · politician · also Simeon II of Bulgaria, Simeon II, Simeon Borisov von Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, Simeon Sakskoburggotski, Simeon Saxe-Coburg- Gotha, Bulgaria

Born 16 June 1937 · Q1060355

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Awarded honorary citizen of Coburg (2005).
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Won Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (2004).
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2026· 2 entries

Aug 19, 2026Documented record69% confidence

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HELLO! Magazine: Princess Kalina of Bulgaria's moving last sighting before taking a step back from public events

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Aug 11, 2026Documented record69% confidence

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HELLO! Magazine: Rarely-seen Princess Kalina of Bulgaria's physical transformation over the years in photos

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2005· 1 entry

Jun 15, 2005Documented record84% confidence

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Awarded honorary citizen of Coburg (2005).

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2004· 2 entries

Jun 15, 2004Documented record84% confidence

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Won Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (2004).

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Jun 15, 2004Documented record84% confidence

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Awarded Adopted Son of Madrid (2004).

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2003· 1 entry

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And joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 2004

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2001· 2 entries

Jan 1, 2001Documented record84% confidence

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Career landmark: Prime Minister of Bulgaria (2001–2005).

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2001Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

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Simeon, who had by this time taken the name Simeon Borisov Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, announced he would return to Bulgaria to form a new political party, the National Movement Simeon II (later renamed to NMSP), dedicated to "re

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1996· 2 entries

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Simeon returned to Bulgaria and founded the National Movement for Stability and Progress party (NDSV; the acronym can also be read to mean the National Movement Simeon II party)

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1996Source gives the year onlyDocumented record70% confidence

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Fifty years after the abolition of the monarchy, Simeon returned to Bulgaria and was met in many places by crowds of approval

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1990· 1 entry

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Just months after the fall of communism, Simeon was issued a new Bulgarian passport

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1958· 1 entry

1958Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

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Enrolled at Valley Forge Military Academy and College in the United States, where he was known as "Cadet Rylski No

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1954· 1 entry

1954Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

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Which became known as the "Cruise of the Kings" and was attended by over 100 royals from all over Europe

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1951· 1 entry

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Simeon studied at Victoria College (along with Crown Prince Leka of Albania)

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1946· 1 entry

1946Source gives the year onlyDocumented record66% confidence

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When the monarchy was abolished by referendum

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1943· 1 entry

Jan 1, 1943Documented record84% confidence

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Career landmark: Monarch of Bulgaria (1943–1946).

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1941· 1 entry

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During World War II, when Simeon was heir apparent to the throne

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1937· 1 entry

Jun 16, 1937Documented record86% confidence

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Born 1937-06-16.

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