Hristo Botev
Bulgarian poet and revolutionary leader
Born
1848
177 years ago
Died
June 1st, 1876
149 years ago — 28 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Bulgaria
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A prominent figure in the Bulgarian National Revival, contributed to the struggle for national liberation from Ottoman rule. Botev was involved in journalism, using the pen as a tool for political activism, and wrote poems that reflected the desire for freedom. He famously led a detachment of rebels during the April Uprising in 1876 against the Ottoman Empire. His life ended in combat, symbolizing the ideal of sacrifice for the cause of independence. The legacy includes both his literary works and his role in the revolution.
Authored revolutionary poetry
Led a revolutionary detachment in 1876
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