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Angel Marin

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Angel Marin
Ангел Марин
Marin in 2018
4th Vice President of Bulgaria
In office
22 January 2002 – 22 January 2012
PresidentGeorgi Parvanov
Prime MinisterSimeon Sakskoburggotski
Sergey Stanishev
Boyko Borisov
Preceded byTodor Kavaldzhiev
Succeeded byMargarita Popova
Personal details
Born
Angel Ivanov Marin

(1942-01-08)8 January 1942
Batak, Pazardzhik, Bulgaria
Died18 March 2024(2024-03-18) (aged 82)
Political partyBulgarian Socialist Party (1990–2002)
Independent (2012–2024)
ProfessionOfficer
Politician

Angel Marin (Bulgarian: Ангел Марин; 8 January 1942 – 18 March 2024) was a Bulgarian political figure who was Vice President of Bulgaria from 2002 to 2012. He took office in 2002 together with President Georgi Parvanov, and they were re-elected for a second term in 2007.

Life and career

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Marin was born in Batak and completed his high school education in Devin in 1960. From 1960 until 1965 he attended the Higher Military Artillery School in Shumen, majoring in Ground Artillery. In addition, he received a Civilian degree in Radio Electronics Engineering.

Between 1974 and 1978 he attended The Military Artillery Academy in Saint Petersburg. He graduated with distinction and a gold medal in "Command of Chief of Staff HQ and Operative-Tactical". He received a University degree in military education.

By the end of July 2011, President Parvanov and Vice President Marin, who had been delegated the presidential power to issue pardons, had pardoned 431 criminals.[1]

Marin died on 18 March 2024, at the age of 82.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Bulgarian Presidential Office Pardoned 431 Criminals", Sofia News Agency, 15 August 2011.
  2. ^ "Former Bulgarian Vice President Angel Marin Passes Away at 82". noinvite. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
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Political offices
Preceded by Vice President of Bulgaria
22 January 2002 – 22 January 2012
Succeeded by