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Michal Kováč, Slovak lawyer and politician, 1st President of Slovakia (died 2016)

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Michal Kováč

First president of Slovakia from 1993 to 1998

Michal Kováč was the first president of Slovakia, having served from 1993 through 1998.
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President of Slovakia

Head of state of Slovakia

The president of the Slovak Republic serves as the head of state of Slovakia and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. The people directly elect the president for five years, for a maximum of two consecutive terms. The presidency is essentially a ceremonial office, but the…
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August 5

Day of the year

August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 148 days remain until the end of the year.
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