Bogdan Filov

Bulgarian politician and archaeologist (1883-1945)
Person human Q463311
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Bogdan Filov

Summary

Bogdan Filov is a human[1]. He was born in Stara Zagora[2]. He was born on April 10, 1883[3]. He passed away in Sofia[4]. He died on February 2, 1945[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bogdan Filov's place of birth was Stara Zagora[2].
  • Bogdan Filov passed away in Sofia[4].
  • Bogdan Filov was born on April 10, 1883[3].
  • Bogdan Filov died on February 2, 1945[5].
  • Burial took place at Central Sofia Cemetery[12].
  • Bogdan Filov's father was Dimitar Filov[13].
  • Among Bogdan Filov's spouses was Evdokia Peteva-Filova[14].
  • Bogdan Filov held citizenship in Bulgaria[15].
  • Bogdan Filov's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Bogdan Filov worked as an art historian[7].
  • Bogdan Filov worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Bogdan Filov's professions included historian[9].
  • Bogdan Filov's professions included politician[10].
  • Bogdan Filov worked as a university teacher[16].
  • Bogdan Filov held the position of Presidents of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Bogdan Filov held the position of Minister of Education and Science[18].
  • Bogdan Filov held the position of Prime Minister of Bulgaria[19].
  • Bogdan Filov held the position of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria[20].
  • Bogdan Filov held the position of Q25478510[21].
  • Bogdan Filov held the position of Prime Minister of Bulgaria[22].
  • Among Bogdan Filov's employers was Sofia University[23].
  • Bogdan Filov's education included a stint at Sofia University[24].
  • Bogdan Filov's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[25].
  • Bogdan Filov's education included a stint at Leipzig University[26].
  • Bogdan Filov was educated at University of Würzburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Bogdan Filov's place of birth was Stara Zagora[2]. He was born on April 10, 1883[3]. His father was Dimitar Filov[13].

Education

Educated at Sofia University[24], a public university[28], in Bulgaria[29], founded in 1888[30], headquartered in Sofia[31]; University of Freiburg[25], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]; Leipzig University[26], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39]; and University of Würzburg[27], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1402[42], headquartered in Würzburg[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], politician[10], and university teacher[16]. Bogdan Filov was employed by Sofia University[23]. Positions held include Presidents of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences[17]; Minister of Education and Science[18], a position[44], in Bulgaria[45]; Prime Minister of Bulgaria[19], a public office[46], in Bulgaria[47], founded in 1879[48]; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria[20], a foreign affairs ministry[49], in Bulgaria[50], founded in 1879[51]; Q25478510[21], a minister[52], in Bulgaria[53]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs[54], a position[55], in Bulgaria[56].

Recognition

Bogdan Filov received the Order of Saint Alexander[57].

Personal Life

Among Bogdan Filov's spouses was Evdokia Peteva-Filova[14]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[58].

Death and Burial

Bogdan Filov died on February 2, 1945[5]. He passed away in Sofia[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[59]. He is buried at Central Sofia Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Bogdan Filov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #7,194 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Bogdan Filov born?

Born in Stara Zagora[2], Bogdan Filov…

Where did Bogdan Filov die?

Bogdan Filov passed away in Sofia[4].

Who were Bogdan Filov's parents?

Bogdan Filov's father was Dimitar Filov[13].

Who was Bogdan Filov married to?

Bogdan Filov's spouses include Evdokia Peteva-Filova[14].

What did Bogdan Filov do for work?

Bogdan Filov worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], and politician[10].

Where did Bogdan Filov go to school?

Bogdan Filov was educated at Sofia University[24], University of Freiburg[25], Leipzig University[26], and University of Würzburg[27].

What awards did Bogdan Filov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Alexander[57].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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