Todor Burmov government
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The Cabinet of Todor Burmov is the First government of the Principality of Bulgaria, appointed by Alexander I of Battenberg. Burmov was a close associate of Alexander of Bulgaria and so was chosen as the Prime Minister of the newly independent country on 5 July 1879 despite the relatively weak position of the Conservative party.[1] The cabinet was tasked with organizing and holding elections for the First National Assembly of Bulgaria, which took place in September 1879.
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Todor Burmov Government | |
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1st Cabinet of Bulgaria | |
Date formed | 5 July 1879 |
Date dissolved | 24 November 1879 |
People and organisations | |
Knyaz | Alexander of Battenberg |
Head of government | Todor Burmov |
Member party | Conservative party |
History | |
Election | September 1879 |
Legislature term | 1st National Assembly (21 October 1879 - 24 November 1879) |
Successor | First Kliment Government |
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The fall of the cabinet was due to the narrow social base of the Conservative party and to some unpopular financial measures, including: raising the salt tax, dropping the exchange rate of the silver ruble and others.