Nikola Zhekov

Bulgarian general (1865-1949)
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Nikola Zhekov
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Nikola Zhekov

Summary

Nikola Zhekov is a human[1]. He was born in Sliven[2]. He was born on January 6, 1865[3]. He passed away in Füssen[4]. He died on November 1, 1949[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], university teacher[9], and minister[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nikola Zhekov's place of birth was Sliven[2].
  • Nikola Zhekov died in Füssen[4].
  • Nikola Zhekov was born on January 6, 1865[3].
  • Nikola Zhekov was born on January 1, 1864[12].
  • Nikola Zhekov died on November 1, 1949[5].
  • Nikola Zhekov died on January 1, 1949[13].
  • Burial took place at Sofia[14].
  • Nikola Zhekov held citizenship in Bulgaria[15].
  • Bulgarian was Nikola Zhekov's native language[16].
  • Nikola Zhekov worked as a military officer[6].
  • Nikola Zhekov's professions included politician[7].
  • Nikola Zhekov's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Nikola Zhekov's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Nikola Zhekov's professions included minister[10].
  • Nikola Zhekov's field of work was military affairs[17].
  • Nikola Zhekov was educated at Vasil Levski National Military University[18].
  • Nikola Zhekov received the Pour le Mérite[19].
  • Nikola Zhekov received the Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[20].
  • Nikola Zhekov received the Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[21].
  • Nikola Zhekov received the Iron Cross 1st Class[22].
  • Nikola Zhekov received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[23].
  • Nikola Zhekov received the Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[24].
  • Nikola Zhekov is recorded as male[25].
  • Nikola Zhekov's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Nikola Zhekov's military branch is recorded as infantry[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikola Zhekov's place of birth was Sliven[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 6, 1865[3] and January 1, 1864[12]. Bulgarian was his native language[16].

Education

Nikola Zhekov's education included a stint at Vasil Levski National Military University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], university teacher[9], and minister[10]. Nikola Zhekov's field of work was military affairs[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[19], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[20], a grade of an order[31]; Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[21], a grade of an order[32], in Prussia[33]; Iron Cross 1st Class[22], a grade of an order[34]; Iron Cross 2nd Class[23], a grade of an order[35]; and Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[24], an order[36], in Kingdom of Italy[37], founded in 1805[38].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 1, 1949[5] and January 1, 1949[13]. Nikola Zhekov passed away in Füssen[4]. Burial took place at Sofia[14].

Why It Matters

Nikola Zhekov ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Nikola Zhekov born?

Born in Sliven[2], Nikola Zhekov…

Where did Nikola Zhekov die?

Nikola Zhekov passed away in Füssen[4].

What did Nikola Zhekov do for work?

Nikola Zhekov worked as military officer[6], politician[7], military personnel[8], university teacher[9], and minister[10].

Where did Nikola Zhekov go to school?

Nikola Zhekov was educated at Vasil Levski National Military University[18].

What awards did Nikola Zhekov receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[19], Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[20], Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[21], and Iron Cross 1st Class[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, politician, military personnel +2
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    Award received
    Place of birth Sliven
    Citizenship
    Educated at Vasil Levski National Military University
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