Ivan Kolev (general)

Ivan Kolev
Nickname(s)Father of the cavalry
Born15 September 1863
Bannivka, United Principalities
Died29 July 1917 (aged 54)
Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Allegiance Bulgaria
Branch Bulgarian Army
Years of service18851917
Ranklieutenant general
Commands1st Cavalry Brigade
10th Infantry Division
1st Cavalry Division
Battles / wars
Awards

Ivan Kolev Stoyanov (Bulgarian: Иван Колев Стоянов) (15 September 1863 in Banovka – 29 July 1917 in Vienna) was a Bulgarian lieutenant general and distinguished cavalry commander during World War I.