Biography
Dr.Andrey Bogdanov
Also known as: Andrey Vasilievich Bogdanov, A.V. Bogdanov
born: the town of Shumen
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Physicians from ShumenPhysicians in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
A Bulgarian physician, born in Shumen, appointed physician of the First Volunteer Company (Druzhina) of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878). He took part in key military actions during the war.
Andrey Vasilievich Bogdanov was born in the town of Shumen. He graduated in medicine in Moscow in 1875 and worked as a titular resident physician in the surgical department of the Moscow Medical Faculty. On 19 May 1877, following General N. G. Stoletov's request for physicians to be recruited in connection with the formation of new companies of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps, Dr. Bogdanov was appointed physician of the First Volunteer Company. He took part in the battles at Stara Zagora, the defense of the Shipka Pass, and the winter crossing of the Balkan Mountains. Company commander Stefan Kisov describes him in his memoirs as a brave and self-sacrificing volunteer. The initials A. V. Bogdanov are inscribed on the eastern side of the Doctors' Monument in Sofia, but it has not been established whether he died during the war. No further information about him is currently available.
Main contributions
- Appointed physician of the First Volunteer Company
- Participation in the battles at Stara Zagora
- Participation in the defense of the Shipka Pass
- Participation in the winter crossing of the Balkan Mountains
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dr. Andrey Bogdanov born?
Dr. Andrey Bogdanov was born in the town of Shumen.
What is Dr. Andrey Bogdanov known for?
Dr. Andrey Bogdanov was a Bulgarian physician appointed on 19 May 1877 as physician of the First Bulgarian Volunteer Detachment (Opalchenie) during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878). He was appointed following a request by General N.G. Stoletov to recruit physicians in connection with the formation of new detachments of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps.
Where did Dr. Andrey Bogdanov study and work?
Dr. Andrey Bogdanov graduated in medicine in Moscow in 1875. He worked as a titular resident physician in the surgical department of the Moscow Medical Faculty.
In which military engagements did Dr. Andrey Bogdanov take part?
Dr. Andrey Bogdanov took part in the battles at Stara Zagora, the defense of the Shipka Pass, and the winter crossing of the Balkan Mountains during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878).
How was Dr. Andrey Bogdanov described by his contemporaries?
Company commander Stefan Kisov described him in his memoirs as a brave and selfless volunteer. The initials A.V. Bogdanov are inscribed on the eastern side of the Doctors' Monument in Sofia.
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See also
- Dr. Aleksi Drumev1849 – 2 July 1912
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- Dr. Aleksi Hristov1849 – 8 March 1913
A physician from Gabrovo of the Palauzov family, a graduate in medicine from Moscow, a participant in the Russo-Turkish War, and for many years a surgeon and hospital director in post-Liberation Bulgaria.
- Dr. Dimitar Kalevich4 April 1845 – 12 June 1922
Dr. Dimitar Kalevich was the first Bulgarian psychiatrist, a participant in the Russo-Turkish War as a battalion physician in the Romanian army, and for many years head of the psychiatric ward at the Alexandrovska Hospital.
- Dr. Dimitar Kirov Kirovich1820 – 1905
One of the first Bulgarian physicians, a military surgeon, a participant in three wars, and the first diplomatic agent of the Principality of Bulgaria in Serbia.
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