Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
President of Mongolia from 2009 to 2017 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elbegdorj Tsakhia (Mongolian: Цахиагийн Элбэгдорж;[lower-alpha 1][lower-alpha 2] born 30 March 1963) is a Mongolian politician and journalist who served as President of Mongolia from 2009 to 2017. He previously served as prime minister in 1998 and again from 2004 to 2006.
Elbegdorj Tsakhia | |
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Цахиагийн Элбэгдорж | |
4th President of Mongolia | |
In office 18 June 2009 – 10 July 2017 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Nambaryn Enkhbayar |
Succeeded by | Khaltmaagiin Battulga |
18th Prime Minister of Mongolia | |
In office 20 August 2004 – 13 January 2006 | |
President |
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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 |
Deputy of the People's Great Khural | |
In office 1990–1992 | |
Member of the State Little Khural | |
In office 1990–1992 | |
Member of the State Great Khural | |
In office 1992–1994 | |
Constituency | Khövsgöl Province |
In office 1996–2000 | |
Constituency | Bayankhongor Province |
In office 2008–2009 | |
Constituency | Ulaanbaatar, Chingeltei district |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-03-30) 30 March 1963 (age 61) Zereg, Mongolian People's Republic |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Union (until 2000) |
Spouse | Khajidsuren Bolormaa |
Children | 25 (21 adopted) |
Alma mater | |
Signature | |
Website | www |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Mongolian People's Republic |
Branch/service | Mongolian People's Army |
Years of service | 1982–1983 |
Elbegdorj was one of the key leaders of the 1990 Mongolian democratic revolution that ended 70 years of communist rule in Mongolia, and co-drafted the country's 1992 constitution that guaranteed democracy and a free market economy. Elbegdorj has been labeled by his supporters as a "freedom fighter"[1] and the "Golden Sparrow of Democracy," alluding to a bird that comes with spring sunshine after a long, harsh winter.[2]
Elbegdorj is the founder of the Ardchilal (English: Democracy) newspaper – the country's first independent newspaper – and helped to establish the first independent television station in Mongolia.[3][4]
Currently, Elbegdorj is a member of The Elders – established by Nelson Mandela in 2007 – that works for peace, justice, human rights and a sustainable planet.[5] Moreover, he is a member of Club de Madrid which commits to advancing democracy worldwide.[6] In addition, Elbegdorj is a commissioner of International Commission Against Death Penalty.[7]
His tenure has focused on fighting corruption, environmental protection,[8] women's rights,[9] judicial reform, civic engagement,[10] economic liberalization and privatization, property rights, and the abolition of the death penalty.[11]