Aleko Konstantinov
Aleko Konstantinov | |
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| Born | 1 January 1863 O.S. Svishtov, Ottoman Empire, now Bulgaria |
| Died | 11 May 1897 (aged 34) O.S. near Radilovo, Bulgaria |
| Resting place | Central Sofia Cemetery 42°42′47.3″N 023°20′02.5″E / 42.713139°N 23.334028°E |
| Occupation | Writer, Lawyer |
| Notable works | To Chicago and Back, Bay Ganyo, "Mirror" |
Aleko Konstantinov (Bulgarian: Алеко Константинов) (1 January 1863 – 11 May 1897) (NS: 13 January 1863 – 23 May 1897) was a Bulgarian writer, best known for his character Bay Ganyo, one of the most popular characters in Bulgarian fiction.