Ivan Kolev (general)
Ivan Kolev Stoyanov (Bulgarian: Иван Колев Стоянов) (15 September 1863 in Banovka – 29 July 1917 in Vienna) was a Bulgarian lieutenant general and distinguished cavalry commander during World War I.
Ivan Kolev | |
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| Nickname(s) | Father of the cavalry |
| Born | 15 September 1863 Banovka, United Principalities |
| Died | 29 July 1917 (aged 54) Vienna, Austria-Hungary |
| Allegiance | Bulgaria |
| Service/ | Bulgarian Army |
| Years of service | 1885–1917 |
| Rank | lieutenant general |
| Commands held | 1st Cavalry Brigade 10th Infantry Division 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles/wars | First Balkan War
Second Balkan War First World War Romanian Campaign
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