Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Todor Zhivkov Biography and Timeline

Follow Todor Zhivkov through 3 dated historical records for Bulgaria.

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Todor Zhivkov, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1954–1971Years on this page

1954

Party Leader

Party Leader of CP · Politics / Communist Party

Appointed Pary Leader of the Communist Party

Role range: 1954-1989

1962

Prime Minister of Bulgaria

Prime Minister of Bulgaria · Government / Government of Bulgaria

Appointed Prime Minister of Bulgaria

Role range: 1962-1971

1971

President of Bulgaria

President of Bulgaria · Government / Government of Bulgaria

Appointed President of Bulgaria

Role range: 1971-1989

Records, sources and methodology

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