Rexhep Qemal Meidani (born on August 17, 1944, in Tirana, Albania) is an Albanian politician. He graduated from the University of Tirana (1966), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Branch Physics, as well as successfully accomplished the postgraduate studies in the University of Caen (France) (1974). With regard to the professional area, Mr. Meidani worked as professor, chair of the department and later as the dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences (1966 - 1996). During this time span, Mr. Meidani published a number of studies, books and articles inside and outside of Albania. Mr. Meidani holds the scientific title Professor Doctor. Along with Eqerem Cabej and Nelson Cabej, Mr. Meidani has been considered as one of the leading academics in the country. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... List of Presidents of Albania Ahmet Zogu (1925-1928) Ramiz Alia (1991-1992) Sali Berisha (1992-1997) Rexhep Meidani (1997-2002) Alfred Moisiu (2002-Present) See also Albania Kings of Albania Prime Ministers of Albania Princes of Albania External links Presidency of Albania (official site) Categories: Lists of office-holders... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...   (born October 15, 1944) is the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania. ...   (born December 1, 1929, in Shkodër) is the former President of the Republic of Albania, a post he held from July 24, 2002 to July 24, 2007. ... is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Tirana (Albanian: Tiranë or Tirana) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Albania. ... The Socialist Party of Albania (Albanian: Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë) is the current opposition political party of Albania. ... The meaning of the word professor (Latin: one who claims publicly to be an expert) varies. ... Sunni Muslims are the largest denomination of Islam. ... is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Tirana (Albanian: Tiranë or Tirana) is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Albania. ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box:      A politician is an individual who is a formally recognized and active member of a government, or a person who influences the way a society is governed through an understanding of political power and group dynamics. ... University of Tirana (Universiteti i Tiranës) is located in Tirana, Albania. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... Caen University is a university in Caen, France. ... A blonde haired, very skilled worker with a 70s look. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph. ...

His political career began in the 1990s. He was the chair of the Central Election Commission in the first multiparty elections in 1991 and member of the Presidential Council (1991). During 1992 - 1996 he was engaged in the civil society by being also chair of the Board of the Albanian Center of Human Rights (1994 - 1996). In 1996 he joined the Socialist Party and was elected its Secretary General (1996 - 1997). For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ...

In the anticipated parliamentary elections of June 1997, Mr. Meidani was elected member of the parliament in the Albanian Assembly. After the elections, won by the left coalition and headed by the Socialist Party, on July 24, 1997, with the proposal of the SP, the Albanian Assembly elected Mr. Meidani, President of the Republic. Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... The Assembly of Albania (Kuvendi i Shqipërisë), also known as the Peoples Assembly (Kuvendi Popullor) is the parliament of Albania. ... The Socialist Party of Albania (Albanian: Partia Socialiste e Shqipërisë) is the current opposition political party of Albania. ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ...

Meidani was succeeded in the presidency by Alfred Moisiu in 2002.   (born December 1, 1929, in Shkodër) is the former President of the Republic of Albania, a post he held from July 24, 2002 to July 24, 2007. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

In the 2005 Socialist Party Leadership Convention which was to designate a successor to Fatos Nano, he was defeated by the current PS chairman Edi Rama. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

See also

• History of Albania
• List of Presidents of Albania

Presidents of Albania since 1991

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