Racho Petrov

Bulgarian general (1861-1942)
Person human Q956527
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Racho Petrov

Summary

Racho Petrov is a human[1]. He was born in Shumen[2]. He was born on February 19, 1861[3]. He passed away in Belovo[4]. He died on January 22, 1942[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Racho Petrov was born in Shumen[2].
  • Racho Petrov passed away in Belovo[4].
  • Racho Petrov was born on February 19, 1861[3].
  • Racho Petrov died on January 22, 1942[5].
  • Racho Petrov was married to Sultana Racho Petrova[10].
  • A child of Racho Petrov was Vlada Karastoyanova[11].
  • A child of Racho Petrov was Mariya Balabanova[12].
  • Racho Petrov held citizenship in Bulgaria[13].
  • Bulgarian was Racho Petrov's native language[14].
  • Racho Petrov worked as a politician[6].
  • Racho Petrov worked as a military officer[7].
  • Racho Petrov worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Racho Petrov held the position of Prime Minister of Bulgaria[15].
  • Racho Petrov held the position of Prime Minister of Bulgaria[16].
  • Racho Petrov held the position of member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[17].
  • Racho Petrov held the position of member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[18].
  • Racho Petrov was educated at General Staff Academy[19].
  • Racho Petrov's education included a stint at Vasil Levski National Military University[20].
  • Racho Petrov received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21].
  • Racho Petrov received the Order of Bravery[22].
  • Racho Petrov received the Order of Saint Alexander[23].
  • Racho Petrov received the Order of the Medjidie[24].
  • Racho Petrov received the Order of Osmanieh[25].
  • Racho Petrov received the Order of the Crown[26].
  • Racho Petrov is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Racho Petrov's place of birth was Shumen[2]. He was born on February 19, 1861[3]. Bulgarian was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at General Staff Academy[19], a military academy[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1832[30] and Vasil Levski National Military University[20], a military academy[31], in Bulgaria[32], founded in 1878[33], headquartered in Veliko Tarnovo[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Bulgaria[15], a public office[35], in Bulgaria[36], founded in 1879[37] and member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[17], a position[38], in Bulgaria[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], a grade of an order[40], in Russian Empire[41]; Order of Bravery[22], an order[42], in Bulgaria[43], founded in 1880[44]; Order of Saint Alexander[23], an order[45], in Principality of Bulgaria[46], founded in 1881[47]; Order of the Medjidie[24], an order[48], in Ottoman Empire[49], founded in 1852[50]; Order of Osmanieh[25], an order[51], in Ottoman Empire[52], founded in 1861[53]; and Order of the Crown[26], an order[54], in Kingdom of Prussia[55], founded in 1861[56].

Personal Life

Among Racho Petrov's spouses was Sultana Racho Petrova[10]. Children include Vlada Karastoyanova[11], a journalist[57], 1889–1971[58], of Bulgaria[59] and Mariya Balabanova[12], 1890–1970[60], of Bulgaria[61].

Death and Burial

Racho Petrov died on January 22, 1942[5]. He died in Belovo[4].

Why It Matters

Racho Petrov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Racho Petrov born?

Racho Petrov's place of birth was Shumen[2].

Where did Racho Petrov die?

Racho Petrov passed away in Belovo[4].

Who was Racho Petrov married to?

Racho Petrov's spouses include Sultana Racho Petrova[10].

What did Racho Petrov do for work?

Racho Petrov worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

Where did Racho Petrov go to school?

Racho Petrov was educated at General Staff Academy[19] and Vasil Levski National Military University[20].

What awards did Racho Petrov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[21], Order of Bravery[22], Order of Saint Alexander[23], and Order of the Medjidie[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . ceeol.com. ceeol.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [60] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  33. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  34. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation politician, military officer, military personnel
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    Educated at General Staff Academy, Vasil Levski National Military University
    Country of citizenship Bulgaria
    Place of birth Shumen
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