Biography
Dr.Georgi Popovich
Also known as: Dr. Popovich, the man from Tarnovo
between 1805 and 1810 – before reaching the age of 50 (the exact date is not given) · born: Tarnovo
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A physician from Tarnovo in the 19th century, who worked as a military doctor in Constantinople and took part in an operation on Sultan Abdulmejid. He died young of a tropical disease in Egypt.
Georgi Popovich was born in Tarnovo between 1805 and 1810 and was a pupil of the "school of Hellenic studies" in the town. He graduated from the Military Medical School in Constantinople, where his fellow students included Paraskev Kazaski, Panteley Minchovich, Georgi Valkovich, Pavel Markov and other Bulgarians. After graduating, he worked as a military doctor. On 22 October 1855, as an assistant to the Austrian surgeon Dr. Lorenz Rigler, he took part in a successful operation on Sultan Abdulmejid at the hospital in Meltepe, Constantinople. The two physicians visited Tarnovo, where they were given a ceremonial welcome. On his return to Constantinople, Popovich was suspected of involvement in the struggle for the liberation of the fatherland and was sent to organize a military sanitary service in Egypt, where he soon contracted a tropical disease and died, not yet fifty years old. His biography has fallen into oblivion owing to the lack of archival documents; the only local historian who wrote about him was Dr. P. Hishrov in 1938.
Main contributions
- Took part as an assistant in the successful operation on Sultan Abdulmejid on 22 October 1855
- Worked as a military doctor in Constantinople after graduating
- Was sent to organize a military sanitary service in Egypt
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Dr. Georgi Popovich born?
Dr. Georgi Popovich was born in Tarnovo between 1805 and 1810. He was a graduate of the "school of Hellenic sciences" in the city.
What is Dr. Georgi Popovich known for?
Georgi Popovich was a 19th-century physician from Tarnovo who worked as a military doctor in Constantinople. He is known for taking part as an assistant in the successful operation on Sultan Abdulmejid on 22 October 1855.
Where did Dr. Georgi Popovich study and where did he work?
Georgi Popovich graduated from the Military Medical School in Constantinople, where his fellow students included Paraskev Kazaski, Panteley Minchovich, Georgi Valkovich and Pavel Markov. After graduating, he worked as a military doctor in Constantinople.
What operation did Dr. Georgi Popovich take part in in 1855?
On 22 October 1855, as an assistant to the Austrian surgeon Dr. Lorenz Rigler, he took part in a successful operation on Sultan Abdulmejid. The operation was performed at the hospital in Meltepe, Constantinople.
How and where did Dr. Georgi Popovich die?
After returning to Constantinople, Georgi Popovich was suspected of involvement in the struggle for the liberation of his homeland and was sent to organize a military sanitary service in Egypt. There he contracted a tropical disease and died before reaching the age of fifty.
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See also
- 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.
- 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. Marko Pavlov1784 – 5 January 1864
The first Bulgarian physician to hold a diploma, and a field surgeon in Napoleon's army. He opened the first pharmacy on the territory of present-day Bulgaria, in Tarnovo in 1823.
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