Biography
Dr.Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov
Also known as: Ivan Momchilov
5 July 1868 – 11 February 1927 · born: Gorna Oryahovitsa
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A physician and politician from Gorna Oryahovitsa, a participant in the Serbo-Bulgarian War, a member of parliament and deputy speaker of the National Assembly, and an honorary citizen of his native town.
Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov was born on 5 July 1868 in Gorna Oryahovitsa, the nephew of the man of letters Ivan Momchilov of Elena. He graduated from the Varna Gymnasium with distinction in 1884, and at the age of seventeen he took part in the Serbo-Bulgarian War as a volunteer, fighting in the battles at Pirot. He studied medicine at the University of Geneva, received his doctorate, and returned to Bulgaria in 1890. He worked successively in Gorna Oryahovitsa, Elena (as chief physician of the Elena hospital), and Vratsa. He entered politics through the People's Liberal Party and was a deputy in the 11th Ordinary National Assembly and the 5th Grand National Assembly. During the Balkan Wars (1912–1913) he served as a physician in the 6th Field Divisional Hospital. From 1915 to 1918 he was deputy speaker of the National Assembly and led a delegation to Austria-Hungary and Germany, and on 6 May 1918 he took part in the signing of the peace treaty with Romania at Buftea. After the First World War he was arrested but was released for lack of evidence. He returned to Gorna Oryahovitsa, where he practised until his sudden death from a heart attack on 11 February 1927. He was awarded honorary citizenship of Gorna Oryahovitsa during his lifetime.
Main contributions
- Participation as a volunteer in the Serbo-Bulgarian War (1885), including in the battles at Pirot
- Medical practice in Gorna Oryahovitsa, Elena, and Vratsa
- Medical service in the 6th Field Divisional Hospital during the Balkan Wars (1912–1913)
- Deputy speaker of the National Assembly (1915–1918) and leader of a parliamentary delegation to Austria-Hungary and Germany
- Participation in the signing of the peace treaty with Romania at Buftea on 6 May 1918
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov born?
Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov was born on 5 July 1868 in Gorna Oryahovitsa. He was the nephew of the writer Ivan Momchilov from Elena.
What is Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov known for?
Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov was a physician and politician from Gorna Oryahovitsa, a participant in the Serbo-Bulgarian War, a member of parliament, and a deputy speaker of parliament. He was awarded honorary citizenship of his hometown.
Where did Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov work as a physician?
After returning to Bulgaria in 1890, Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov worked successively in Gorna Oryahovitsa, Elena (as chief physician of the Elena hospital), and Vratsa. During the Balkan Wars, he served as a physician in the 6th Field Divisional Hospital.
In which war did Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov take part as a volunteer?
At the age of 17, Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov took part as a volunteer in the Serbo-Bulgarian War (1885) and fought in the battles at Pirot.
What were Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov's political contributions?
Dr. Ivan Stoyanov Momchilov was a member of the 11th Ordinary National Assembly and the 5th Grand National Assembly for the People's Liberal Party, and in 1915–1918 he was deputy speaker of parliament and led a delegation to Austria-Hungary and Germany. On 6 May 1918, he took part in the signing of the peace treaty with Romania in Buftea.
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See also
- Dr. Ivan Karamihaylov1866 – 26 May 1961
Bulgarian surgeon, born in Shumen, who specialized in Vienna and was known for his military medical service and for the distinction "People's Physician." He is regarded as the first Bulgarian surgeon to be awarded this title.
- Dr. Hristo Adzharov1871 – 1960
Plovdiv surgeon, head of the surgical department of the Plovdiv State Hospital for almost three decades. A participant in three consecutive wars and founder of the Plovdiv Masonic lodge "Sun".
- Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov30 January 1871 – 14 November 1940
Bulgarian physician, founder of modern surgery and marine medicine (thalassotherapy) in Bulgaria, and the first professor of surgical propedeutics at the Faculty of Medicine in Sofia. Besides being a physician, he was also a local historian, mountaineer, photographer and public figure.
- Dr. Veneta Kamburova17 July 1871 – ?
Dr. Veneta Kamburova is a native of Veliko Tarnovo who graduated in medicine in France, worked at the Rousse State Hospital, and remained its only physician during the Balkan War and the First World War.
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