Ivan Vazov
Ivan Vazov | |
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| Иван Минчов Вазов | |
Contemporary image of writer, Ivan Vazov | |
| Born | 9 July 1850 |
| Died | 22 September 1921 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Occupation(s) | poet, novelist, playwright |
| Known for | Patriarch of Bulgarian literature |
| Partner | Evgenia Mars |
| Parent(s) | Saba and Mincho Vazov |
Ivan Minchov Vazov (Bulgarian: Иван Минчов Вазов; 9 July [O.S. 27 June] 1850 – 22 September 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 30, 1899, representing the People's Party.