Todor Zhivkov

Todor Hristov Zhivkov ( ; 7 September 1911 – 5 August 1998) was the communist head of state of the People's Republic of Bulgaria (PRB) from March 4, 1954 until November 10, 1989.

Zhivkov was the longest-serving leader of any Eastern Bloc nation. He is one of the longest ruling non-royal leaders in history. 

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Category:1911 births
Category:1998 deaths
Category:Communist politicians
Category:Prime ministers of Bulgaria
Category:Former dictators