Biography
Dr.Mihail Kalpakov
Also known as: Mihail P. Kalpakov
1 October 1847 – 16 October 1907 · born: Tarnovo
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Physicians from Veliko TarnovoPhysicians in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)Physicians Born in the 19th Century
Dr. Mihail P. Kalpakov was a physician and public figure of Tarnovo, a participant in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) as a physician of the 17th Russian Infantry Division. A well-known benefactor of Tarnovo, his portrait is carried in the festive procession on 22 March.
Mihail P. Kalpakov was born on 1 October 1847 in Tarnovo. He graduated from the Bucharest Medical School in 1871, after which he specialized in Paris and defended a doctoral dissertation. He worked as a physician in internal medicine in Bucharest and as a battalion physician in the Romanian army. He took part in the Romanian sanitary mission during the Serbo-Turkish War. In the War of Liberation (1877–1878) he served as a physician of the 17th Russian Infantry Division of Prince Dondukov-Korsakov in the Russian Danube Army. He was among the founders of the "Unity" committee, established on 29 August 1878 on the initiative of St. Stambolov and other patriotic citizens of Tarnovo with the aim of armed resistance against the Treaty of Berlin. After 1879 he returned to Bulgaria and worked as a military physician. He also took part in the Serbo-Bulgarian War. His family donated substantial funds to the orphanage in Tarnovo and to other charitable causes. He died on 16 October 1907 in his native town.
Main contributions
- Participation as a physician of the 17th Russian Infantry Division in the War of Liberation (1877–1878)
- Participation in the Romanian sanitary mission during the Serbo-Turkish War
- Co-founder of the "Unity" committee (29 August 1878) for the unification of the Bulgarian people
- Participation in the Serbo-Bulgarian War as a military physician
- Donation of substantial funds to the orphanage in Tarnovo and to other charitable causes
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Dr. Mihail Kalpakov born?
Dr. Mihail Kalpakov was born on 1 October 1847 in Tarnovo. He died on 16 October 1907 in his hometown.
What is Dr. Mihail Kalpakov known for?
Dr. Mihail Kalpakov was a physician and public figure from Tarnovo, known as a benefactor of the city. His portrait is carried in the festive procession on 22 March.
Where did Dr. Mihail Kalpakov study and where did he work?
Dr. Mihail Kalpakov graduated from the Bucharest Medical School in 1871, specialized in Paris, and defended a doctoral dissertation. He worked as an internist in Bucharest and as a battalion physician in the Romanian army, and after 1879 he returned to Bulgaria and worked as a military physician.
Which wars did Dr. Mihail Kalpakov take part in?
In the Liberation War (1877–1878), Dr. Mihail Kalpakov was a physician with the 17th Russian Infantry Division. He also took part in the Romanian sanitary mission during the Serbian-Turkish War, as well as in the Serbo-Bulgarian War.
What were Dr. Mihail Kalpakov's contributions?
Dr. Mihail Kalpakov was one of the founders of the "Unity" committee, established on 29 August 1878. His family donated substantial funds to the orphanage in Tarnovo and to other charitable causes.
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See also
- Dr. Georgi Ivanov Stranski1 August 1847 – 4 January 1904
Georgi Ivanov Stranski was a Bulgarian physician from Kalofer, a participant in the battles for Pleven during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878). He is also known for his active political career – he took part in the Unification and held a number of state offices.
- Dr. Mincho Tsachev1847 – 1919
Bulgarian physician, born in Dryanovo, who worked as a military physician, sanitary inspector and chief physician of the Bulgarian hospital "Evlogi Georgiev" in Constantinople.
- Dr. Dr. Yordan Ivanov Bradel1 April 1847 – 26 January 1899
Bulgarian physician and surgeon, grandson of the Revival-era figure Hadji Yordan the Bearded. He worked in Sofia after the Liberation and contributed to the development of surgery and forensic medicine in Bulgaria.
- 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.
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