Biography
Dr.Georgi Antonov Tsarigradski
Also known as: Georgi Tsarigradski
1845 – 12 July 1918 · born: Kyustendil
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Physicians in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)Physicians Born in the 19th Century
Bulgarian physician and participant in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878), awarded by the Russian command two St. George Crosses "For Bravery" in a single day.
Georgi Antonov Tsarigradski was born in 1845 in Kyustendil. He was left an orphan at an early age. In 1868 the Kyustendil municipality sent him to study at the Imperial Military Medical School at Galata Saray in Constantinople, and during his studies he was supported by the merchant Hristo Tapchileshtov. After graduating, he served as a physician in the Turkish army. In November 1877, during the Russo-Turkish War, he was at Arabakonak; at the risk of his life he left the headquarters of Mehmed Ali and escaped to the Russian army, providing valuable information about the disposition of the Turkish forces. He took part in the liberation of Panagyurishte (30 December), in reconnaissance missions, and in providing medical aid at Pazardzhik, Plovdiv and Asenovgrad. He was awarded two St. George Crosses "For Bravery" in a single day. After the Liberation he served in the Eastern Rumelian police and took part as a volunteer in the Serbo-Bulgarian War and the Balkan War. He died on 12 July 1918 in Plovdiv. The writer Stefan Dichev used his fate in creating the character of Dr. Bubinov in the novel "The Road to Sofia."
Main contributions
- Provided the Russian command with valuable information about the disposition of the Turkish forces in the Botevgrad region and around Sofia
- Organized the rescue of frozen Russian soldiers with the help of the Bulgarians of Etropole
- Took part in the liberation of Panagyurishte and provided medical aid at Pazardzhik, Plovdiv and Asenovgrad
- Successfully carried out reconnaissance missions during the division's march
- Awarded two St. George Crosses "For Bravery" in a single day
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Dr. Georgi Antonov Tsarigradski born?
Dr. Georgi Antonov Tsarigradski was born in 1845 in Kyustendil. He was orphaned at a young age.
What is Dr. Georgi Antonov Tsarigradski known for?
He was a Bulgarian physician who took part in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878). He is known for being awarded two St. George Crosses "For Bravery" by the Russian command in a single day.
Where did Dr. Georgi Antonov Tsarigradski study?
In 1868, the Kyustendil municipality sent him to study at the Imperial Military Medical School in Galata Saray in Constantinople. During his studies, he was supported by the merchant Hristo Tapchileshtov.
What were Dr. Georgi Antonov Tsarigradski's contributions in the Russo-Turkish War?
In November 1877, he left the headquarters of Mehmed Ali and crossed over to the Russian army, providing valuable information about the positions of the Turkish troops. He took part in the liberation of Panagyurishte, in reconnaissance missions, and in providing medical aid near Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, and Asenovgrad. He also organized the rescue of frozen Russian soldiers with the help of the people of Etropole.
In which wars did Dr. Georgi Antonov Tsarigradski take part, and what did he do after the Liberation?
Besides the Russo-Turkish War, he took part as a volunteer in the Serbo-Bulgarian War and the Balkan War. After the Liberation, he served in the Eastern Rumelian police.
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See also
- 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 Petrov Mollov7 January 1846 (26 December 1845 Old Style) – ?
Dimitar Petrov Mollov was a physician, scholar, public figure and political activist, born in Elena. He is known as the founder of sanitary legislation in Bulgaria after the Liberation.
- Dr. Dimo Stoychev Kuyumdzhiev1846 – October 1908
Dimo Stoychev Kuyumdzhiev was a physician and revolutionary activist of the Bulgarian Revival who graduated from the Imperial Medical School in Istanbul under an assumed name. He took part in the Serbo-Turkish War and the Russo-Turkish War, and afterwards worked as a physician and pharmacist in Bulgaria.
- Dr. Georgi Dimitrov Yankulov27 March 1844 – 6 July 1900
Bulgarian physician and public figure, participant in the Russo-Turkish War of Liberation. An active political figure in Plovdiv after the Liberation.
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