Victor Ponta
63rd Prime Minister of Romania (2012-2015)
1972 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
63rd Prime Minister of Romania (2012-2015)
Born
September 20, 1972
Age
~54 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
lawyer, politician, prosecutor
SerbiaBorn in Bucharest
1972
Born in Bucharest (1972-09-20)
2002
AwardNational Order of Faithful Service
2004
Positionmember of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania (2004–2008)
2008
Positionmember of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania (2008–2012)
2008
PositionMinister of Relations with the Parliament (2008–2009)
2010
PositionLeader of the Social Democratic Party (2010–2015)
About
Victor Viorel Ponta is a Romanian politician and jurist who served as Prime Minister of Romania from 2012 to 2015. He was president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) from 2010 to 2015, and joint leader (2012–2014) of the then-governing Social Liberal Union (USL), an alliance with the National Liberal Party (PNL). Ponta was a member of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies for Gorj County from 2004 to 2020, and was returned to a Dâmbovița County seat in 2024.
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Who is Victor Ponta?+
Victor Viorel Ponta is a Romanian politician and jurist who served as Prime Minister of Romania from 2012 to 2015. He was president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) from 2010 to 2015, and joint leader (2012–2014) of the then-governing Social Liberal Union (USL), an alliance with the National Lib
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Ponta born?+
Victor Ponta was born on September 20, 1972.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — September 20, 1972
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
Legend.
— anon
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