Vasil Kanchov

Bulgarian historian (1862-1902)
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Vasil Kanchov
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Vasil Kanchov

Summary

Vasil Kanchov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vratsa[2]. He was born on July 26, 1862[3]. He passed away in Sofia[4]. He died on February 6, 1902[5]. He worked as a historian[6], politician[7], school teacher[8], and geographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vratsa[2], Vasil Kanchov…
  • Vasil Kanchov passed away in Sofia[4].
  • Vasil Kanchov was born on July 26, 1862[3].
  • Vasil Kanchov died on February 6, 1902[5].
  • Burial took place at Central Sofia Cemetery[11].
  • Among Vasil Kanchov's spouses was Hristina Kanchova[12].
  • Vasil Kanchov held citizenship in Bulgaria[13].
  • Bulgarian was Vasil Kanchov's native language[14].
  • Vasil Kanchov's professions included historian[6].
  • Vasil Kanchov's professions included politician[7].
  • Vasil Kanchov worked as a school teacher[8].
  • Vasil Kanchov worked as a geographer[9].
  • Vasil Kanchov's field of work was geography[15].
  • Vasil Kanchov's field of work was chemistry[16].
  • Vasil Kanchov held the position of Minister of Education and Science[17].
  • Vasil Kanchov held the position of member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[18].
  • Vasil Kanchov held the position of member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[19].
  • Among Vasil Kanchov's employers was Bulgarian Men's High School of Thessaloniki[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Vasil Kanchov is Macedonia. Ethnography and Statistics[21].
  • Vasil Kanchov received the Order of Civil Merit[22].
  • Vasil Kanchov was a member of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Vasil Kanchov is recorded as male[24].
  • Vasil Kanchov's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Vasil Kanchov's Commons category is recorded as Vasil Kanchov[26].
  • Vasil Kanchov was part of the conflict Serbo-Bulgarian War[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vratsa[2], Vasil Kanchov… he was born on July 26, 1862[3]. Bulgarian was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], politician[7], school teacher[8], and geographer[9]. Fields of work include geography[15], an academic discipline[28] and chemistry[16], a branch of science[29]. Among Vasil Kanchov's employers was Bulgarian Men's High School of Thessaloniki[20]. Positions held include Minister of Education and Science[17], a position[30], in Bulgaria[31] and member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[18], a position[32], in Bulgaria[33].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Vasil Kanchov is Macedonia. Ethnography and Statistics[21].

Recognition

Vasil Kanchov received the Order of Civil Merit[22].

Personal Life

Among Vasil Kanchov's spouses was Hristina Kanchova[12].

Death and Burial

Vasil Kanchov died on February 6, 1902[5]. He passed away in Sofia[4]. Burial took place at Central Sofia Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Vasil Kanchov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Vasil Kanchov born?

Vasil Kanchov's place of birth was Vratsa[2].

Where did Vasil Kanchov die?

Vasil Kanchov passed away in Sofia[4].

Who was Vasil Kanchov married to?

Vasil Kanchov's spouses include Hristina Kanchova[12].

What did Vasil Kanchov do for work?

Vasil Kanchov worked as historian[6], politician[7], school teacher[8], and geographer[9].

What awards did Vasil Kanchov receive?

Honors received include Order of Civil Merit[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Employer Bulgarian Men's High School of Thessaloniki
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