Ilyo Voyvoda

Ilyo Voyvoda
Ilyo Voyvoda
Nickname(s)Ilyo Voyvoda
Born(1805-05-28)May 28, 1805
Berovo, Ottoman Empire (present-day North Macedonia)
DiedApril 17, 1898(1898-04-17) (aged 92)
Kyustendil, Principality of Bulgaria
Allegiance
Years of service1862–1885
RankVoivode (Voyvoda)
Battles / wars

Iliya Markov (Bulgarian: Илия Марков, Macedonian: Илија Марков, pronounced [i'lija 'markɔf]; May 28, 1805 – April 17, 1898), known as Ilyo Voyvoda or Dedo Iljo Maleshevski, was a Bulgarian revolutionary from the region of Macedonia, who is considered a national hero in both Bulgaria and North Macedonia. He was the father-in-law of revolutionary Dimitar Popgeorgiev (1840-1907).