Biography
Dr.Dimitar Kirov Kirovich
Also known as: Dimitar Kirovich
1820 – 1905 · born: Tarnovo
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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.
He was born in 1820 in Tarnovo. His mother, Anastasia, was the sister of the physician and scholar Nikola Picolo. After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine in Paris in 1852, he took up a post as a resident physician at the Kiev Military Hospital. During the Crimean War (1853–1856), he served with the active army in the Balkan theatre of war, including during the siege of the fortress of Silistra. In 1858, the St. Petersburg Medical-Surgical Academy conferred on him the degree of "Doctor of Medicine," and he was appointed to the academic surgical clinic. From 1870 he was a military physician in the 145th Novocherkassk Infantry Regiment. During the Serbo-Turkish War, he took part in organizing the sanitary and medical service as a member of the Russian Society for the Relief of Wounded and Sick Soldiers in Serbia. In the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878), he worked as a surgeon in the field military medical administration of the Russian Army of the Danube in Bulgaria. By decree of 19 July 1879, he was appointed the first diplomatic agent of the Principality of Bulgaria in Serbia, a post he held until 1884. He died in St. Petersburg in 1905.
Main contributions
- Participation as a surgeon in the Crimean War, including during the siege of Silistra
- Receiving the degree of 'Doctor of Medicine' from the St. Petersburg Medical-Surgical Academy (1858) and working in the academic surgical clinic
- Organizing the sanitary and medical service during the Serbo-Turkish War
- Participation as a surgeon in the field military medical administration of the Russian Army of the Danube during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
- Appointed the first diplomatic agent of the Principality of Bulgaria in Serbia (1879–1884), with the date adopted as the Day of Bulgarian Diplomacy
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Dr. Dimitar Kirov Kirovich born?
Dr. Dimitar Kirov Kirovich was born in 1820 in Tarnovo. He died in 1905 in Saint Petersburg.
What is Dr. Dimitar Kirov Kirovich known for?
He was one of the first Bulgarian physicians, a military surgeon, and a participant in three wars. He is also known as the first diplomatic agent of the Principality of Bulgaria in Serbia.
In which wars did Dr. Dimitar Kirov Kirovich take part?
He took part in the Crimean War (1853–1856), including the siege of Silistra, in the Serbian-Turkish War, and in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878). In the Russo-Turkish War he worked as a surgeon in the field military medical administration of the Russian Army of the Danube.
Where did Dr. Dimitar Kirov Kirovich study and work as a physician?
He graduated from the medical faculty in Paris in 1852 and took up a post as a resident physician at the Kiev Military Hospital. In 1858 he received the degree of "Doctor of Medicine" from the Saint Petersburg Medical-Surgical Academy and was appointed to the academic surgical clinic.
When was Dr. Dimitar Kirov Kirovich appointed diplomatic agent in Serbia?
By decree of 19 July 1879 he was appointed the first diplomatic agent of the Principality of Bulgaria in Serbia and remained in the post until 1884. The date has been adopted as the Day of Bulgarian Diplomacy.
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See also
- Dr. Georgi Atanasovich10 March 1821 – 9 March 1892
A Bulgarian physician, born in Svishtov, a participant in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) and the first Minister of Public Education in the Principality of Bulgaria. He left a significant medical and public legacy.
- Dr. Vasil Beron1824 – 24 September 1909
Vasil Beron was a physician, educator and archaeologist with broad scholarly interests in medicine, biology, history, linguistics, philosophy and archaeology. He is regarded as the founder of scientific medical literature in Bulgaria.
- Dr. Dimitar Pavlovich26 September 1834 – 13 September 1911
A physician and pharmacist who worked at the turn between the Bulgarian National Revival era and the post-Liberation era. He is known for a number of innovative contributions to medicine and pharmacy in Bulgaria.
- Dr. Ivan Mihaylov Panov30 August 1834 – 2 May 1894
Bulgarian physician, participant in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) as physician of the 5th Bulgarian Volunteer Battalion. Known for his charitable activity and for donating his property to the Berkovitsa Gymnasium.
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