Kiro Gligorov President

Kiro Gligorov (Macedonian: Киро Глигоров, pronounced [ˈkirɔ ˈɡliɡɔrɔf] (13px )), May 3, 1917 – January 1, 2012) was the first President of the Republic of Macedonia, serving from 1991 to 1999. He held various high positions in the political establishment of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, including as Secretary of State for Finance in the Federal Executive Council, a member of the Yugoslav Presidency, as well as President of the Assembly of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from May 15, 1974 to May 15, 1978.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 03, 1917
Birth place	Štip , Kingdom of Serbia , Kingdom of Bulgaria
Nationality	Macedonians (ethnic group)
Date of death	December 31, 2011
Place of death	Skopje , Republic of Macedonia