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Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (Mongolian: Цахиагийн Элбэгдорж, Cahiagín Elbegdorj Mongolian pronunciation: [t͡sʰaxiaˈgiːŋ eɮpegˈtɔrt͡ʃ]; also referred to as Mongolyin Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj and Tsakhia Elbegdorj; born 30 March 1963) is a Mongolian politician and activist. He was President of Mongolia from 2009 to 2017. He previously was Prime Minister in 1998 and again from 2004 to 2006.[1]
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj Цахиагийн Элбэгдорж | |
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4th President of Mongolia | |
In office 18 June 2009 – 10 July 2017 | |
Prime Minister | Sanjaagiin Bayar Sükhbaataryn Batbold Norovyn Altankhuyag Dendev Terbishdagva (Acting) Chimediin Saikhanbileg Jargaltulgyn Erdenebat |
Preceded by | Nambaryn Enkhbayar |
Succeeded by | Khaltmaagiin Battulga |
18th Prime Minister of Mongolia | |
In office 20 August 2004 – 13 January 2006 | |
President | Natsagiin Bagabandi Nambaryn Enkhbayar |
Preceded by | Nambaryn Enkhbayar |
Succeeded by | Miyeegombyn Enkhbold |
In office 23 April 1998 – 9 December 1998 | |
President | Natsagiin Bagabandi |
Preceded by | Mendsaikhany Enkhsaikhan |
Succeeded by | Janlavyn Narantsatsralt |
Personal details | |
Born | Zereg, Mongolia | 30 March 1963
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Khajidsuren Bolormaa |
Children | 12 daughters 13 sons (21 adopted) |
Alma mater | Lviv Polytechnic University of Colorado, Boulder Harvard University |
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