Ivan Vazov

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.

Ivan Vazov
Иван Минчов Вазов
Contemporary image of writer, Ivan Vazov
Born(1850-07-09)9 July 1850
Sopot, Rose Valley, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire
Died22 September 1921(1921-09-22) (aged 71)
NationalityBulgarian
Occupation(s)poet, novelist, playwright
Known forPatriarch of Bulgarian literature
PartnerEvgenia Mars
Parent(s)Saba and Mincho Vazov
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