Naum of Preslav

Bulgarian missionary and scholar

Naum of Preslav - Bulgarian missionary and scholar
Born

None
None years ago

Died

December 23rd, 910
1114 years ago — None years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Bulgaria

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Served as a prominent Bulgarian missionary and scholar during the First Bulgarian Empire. Established a school in Preslav that focused on the development of the Old Bulgarian language and literature. Contributed to the spread of literacy and the Christian faith in the region. Played a key role in the cultural and educational advancement of Bulgaria.

Founded the Preslav Literary School

Developed the Old Bulgarian language

Promoted Christianity in Bulgaria

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