Nicolae Timofti | |
|---|---|
 Timofti in 2013 | |
| 4th President of Moldova | |
| In office 23 March 2012 – 23 December 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | See list |
| Preceded by | Marian Lupu (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Igor Dodon |
| President of the Superior Council of Magistrates | |
| In office 4 March 2011 – 16 March 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Dumitru Vesternicean |
| Succeeded by | Nichifor Corochii |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 December 1948 Ciutulești, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union (now Moldova) |
| Citizenship |  Moldova Romania |
| Political party | Communist Party (Before 1991) Independent (1991–present) |
| Spouse | Margareta Timofti |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Alma mater | Moldova State University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Branch/service | Soviet Army |
| Years of service | 1972–1974 |
| Rank | Senior Lieutenant |
Nicolae Timofti (Romanian pronunciation: [nikoˈla.e tiˈmofti]; born 22 December 1948) is a Moldovan jurist and politician who was President of Moldova from 23 March 2012 until 23 December 2016. He served as head of Moldova's Superior Magistrate Council and was elected President by parliament on 16 March 2012.[1][2]
- ^ UNIMEDIA (16 March 2012). "Live text de la alegerea președintelui Republicii Moldova". Unimedia (in Romanian). Retrieved 16 March 2012.
- ^ Paul Ciocoiu (16 March 2012). "Cine e Nicolae Timofti, noul președinte al Republicii Moldova?". EVZ (in Romanian). Retrieved 16 March 2012.