Ivan Vazov

Bulgarian writer and poet (1850-1921)
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Ivan Vazov
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Ivan Vazov

Summary

Ivan Vazov is a human[1]. He was born in Sopot[2]. He was born on July 9, 1850[3]. He died in Sofia[4]. He died on September 22, 1921[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and judge[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ivan Vazov was born in Sopot[2].
  • Ivan Vazov passed away in Sofia[4].
  • Ivan Vazov was born on July 9, 1850[3].
  • Ivan Vazov was born on June 27, 1850[12].
  • Ivan Vazov died on September 22, 1921[5].
  • Ivan Vazov is buried at Saint Sophia Church[13].
  • Ivan Vazov's father was Mincho Vazov[14].
  • Ivan Vazov's mother was Saba Vazova[15].
  • Among Ivan Vazov's spouses was Atina Bolyarska[16].
  • Ivan Vazov held citizenship in Bulgaria[17].
  • Bulgarian was Ivan Vazov's native language[18].
  • Ivan Vazov worked as a poet[6].
  • Ivan Vazov's professions included novelist[7].
  • Ivan Vazov worked as a writer[8].
  • Ivan Vazov worked as a playwright[9].
  • Ivan Vazov's professions included judge[10].
  • Ivan Vazov worked as a translator[19].
  • Ivan Vazov held the position of Minister of Education and Science[20].
  • Ivan Vazov held the position of member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[21].
  • Ivan Vazov held the position of member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[22].
  • Ivan Vazov held the position of member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Ivan Vazov is Under the Yoke[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Ivan Vazov is Q12291024[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Ivan Vazov is Q104013834[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Ivan Vazov is Epic of the Forgotten[27].

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Origins and Family

Ivan Vazov's place of birth was Sopot[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 9, 1850[3] and June 27, 1850[12]. His father was Mincho Vazov[14]. His mother was Saba Vazova[15]. Bulgarian was his native language[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], playwright[9], judge[10], and translator[19]. Positions held include Minister of Education and Science[20], a position[28], in Bulgaria[29] and member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[21], a position[30], in Bulgaria[31].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Under the Yoke[24], a literary work[32], founded in 1887[33]; Q12291024[25], a literary work[34]; Q104013834[26], a literary work[35]; Epic of the Forgotten[27], a literary work[36]; Uncles[37], a literary work[38], founded in 1884[39]; and Q741336[40], a literary work[41]. Things named for Ivan Vazov include Ivan Vazov National Theatre[42], a theatre building[43], in Bulgaria[44], founded in 1907[45]; Ivan Vazov National Library[46], a national library[47], in Bulgaria[48], founded in 1879[49], headquartered in Plovdiv[50]; Vazov Point[51], a peninsula[52]; and Ivan Vazov Library[53], a library[54], in Bulgaria[55], founded in 1883[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Equal-to-apostles[57], an order[58], in Bulgaria[59], founded in 1909[60]; honorary citizen of Sofia[61], an award[62], in Bulgaria[63]; and honorary doctor of Sofia University[64], an award[65], in Bulgaria[66].

Personal Life

Ivan Vazov was married to Atina Bolyarska[16]. He was affiliated with the People's Party (Bulgaria)[67].

Death and Burial

Ivan Vazov died on September 22, 1921[5]. He passed away in Sofia[4]. Burial took place at Saint Sophia Church[13].

Why It Matters

Ivan Vazov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (326 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Works attributed to him include Under the Yoke[70], a literary work[71], founded in 1887[72]. Entities named for him include Ivan Vazov National Theatre[42], a theatre building[43], in Bulgaria[44], founded in 1907[45]; Ivan Vazov National Library[46], a national library[47], in Bulgaria[48], founded in 1879[49], headquartered in Plovdiv[50]; Vazov Point[51], a peninsula[52]; and Ivan Vazov Library[53], a library[54], in Bulgaria[55], founded in 1883[56].

FAQs

Where was Ivan Vazov born?

Ivan Vazov was born in Sopot[2].

Where did Ivan Vazov die?

Ivan Vazov died in Sofia[4].

Who were Ivan Vazov's parents?

Ivan Vazov's father was Mincho Vazov[14]. Ivan Vazov's mother was Saba Vazova[15].

Who was Ivan Vazov married to?

Ivan Vazov's spouses include Atina Bolyarska[16].

What did Ivan Vazov do for work?

Ivan Vazov worked as poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and judge[10].

What awards did Ivan Vazov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Equal-to-apostles[57], honorary citizen of Sofia[61], and honorary doctor of Sofia University[64].

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