Ivan Vazov date of birth:
June 27, 1850
How old was Ivan Vazov when died?
71
Where was Ivan Vazov born?
Sopot, Bulgaria
When did Ivan Vazov die?
September 22, 1921
Where did Ivan Vazov die?
Sofia, Bulgaria
Ivan Vazov body shape:
Average
What color is Ivan Vazov's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is Ivan Vazov's ethnicity?
White
What is Ivan Vazov nationality?
Bulgarian
What is Ivan Vazov's occupation?
Poet, Novelist, Playwright
Short Biography
Ivan Minchoff Vazov (Bulgarian: Иван Минчов Вазов) (June 27, 1850 OS – September 22, 1921) 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 (then part of the Ottoman Empire). The works of Ivan Vazov reveal two historical epochs - the Bulgarian Renaissance and the Post-Liberation (from Ottoman Empire rule) 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 30th, 1899, representing the People's Party.