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Ivan Vazov: Bulgarian writer and poet (1850-1921).
Born in Sopot (died at age 71).
3 awards including Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Equal-to-apostles.
The name Ivan means greek for "God is gracious".
AWARDS (3)
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Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Equal-to-apostles
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honorary citizen of Sofia
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honorary doctor of Sofia University
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Biography
Ivan Minchov Vazov was a Bulgarian poet, novelist, and playwright, often referred to as "the Patriarch of Bulgarian literature". He was born in Sopot, a town in the Rose Valley of Bulgaria. The works of Ivan Vazov reveal two historical epochs - the Bulgarian Renaissance and the Post-Liberation epoch. Ivan Vazov holds the highest honorary title of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Academician. He acted as Education and People Enlightenment Minister from September 7, 1897, until January 30, 1899, representing the People's Party.
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Ivan Vazov was born in Sopot.
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