Nicolae Timofti

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.

Nicolae Timofti
Timofti in 2013
4th President of Moldova
In office
23 March 2012  23 December 2016
Prime Minister
Preceded byMarian Lupu (acting)
Succeeded byIgor Dodon
President of the Superior Council of Magistrates
In office
4 March 2011  16 March 2012
Preceded byDumitru Vesternicean
Succeeded byNichifor Corochii
Personal details
Born (1948-12-22) 22 December 1948
Ciutulești, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union (now Moldova)
Citizenship Moldova
 Romania
Political partyCommunist Party (Before 1991)
Independent (1991–present)
SpouseMargareta Timofti
Children3 sons
Alma materMoldova State University
Military service
Allegiance Soviet Union
Branch/service Soviet Army
Years of service1972–1974
RankSenior Lieutenant
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