Andrey Lyapchev
Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Born
Died
1933
92 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Bulgaria
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Served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 1926 to 1931. Implemented economic reforms aimed at modernization and industrialization of the country. Played a significant role in establishing a new Bulgarian constitution in 1923. His tenure was marked by political challenges and efforts to maintain democratic governance during a time of instability in Europe.
Served as Prime Minister from 1926 to 1931
Led economic reforms for modernization
Contributed to the establishment of a new constitution
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