This is a list of the heads of the modern Bulgarian state, from the establishment of the Principality of Bulgaria to the present day. It also lists the general secretaries of the Bulgarian Communist Party in 1948–1990. From 1948 onwards, the general secretary was the country's de facto chief executive. Principality of Bulgaria (1878–1908) Kingdom of Bulgaria (1908–1946) People's Republic of Bulgaria (1946–1990) Status General Secretaries of the Bulgarian Communist Party (1948–1990) Republic of Bulgaria (1990–present) Timeline from 1946 Head of state titles See also Politics of Bulgaria List of Bulgarian monarchs List of Bulgarian regents List of heads of government of Bulgaria List of presidents of Bulgaria (1990-present) List of first deputy chairmen of the State Council of Bulgaria Vice President of Bulgaria Notes External links List of Bulgarian heads of state and government The President of the Republic of Bulgaria King Simeon Bulgaria Heads of state