Ivan Vazov
Bulgarian writer
Died when: 71 years 75 days (854 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Ivan Minchov Vazov (Bulgarian: Иван Минчов Вазов; 9 July [O.S. 27 June] 1850 – 22 September 1921) was a Bulgarian poet, novelist and playwright, often referred to as "the Patriarch of Bulgarian literature".
He was born in Sopot, a town in the Rose Valley of Bulgaria (then part of the Ottoman Empire).The works of Ivan Vazov reveal two historical epochs - the Bulgarian Renaissance and the Post-Liberation (from Ottoman Empire rule) epoch.
Ivan Vazov holds the highest honorary title of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Academician.He acted as Education and People Enlightenment Minister from September 7, 1897, until January 30, 1899, representing the People's Party.
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