Biography
Dr.Nencho Planinski
Also known as: Nacho Planinski, Dr. Nacho Planinski
20 July 1847 – 7 November 1895 · born: the village of Zheleznik, Stara Zagora region
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A physician, public figure and educator from Sliven, an active participant in the national liberation movement and in the building of the healthcare system after the Liberation.
Nencho Planinski was born on 20 July 1847 in the village of Zheleznik, in the Stara Zagora region. He graduated from the class school with distinction and studied medicine in Bucharest on a scholarship from the church board, where he took part in founding the reading club "Bratska Lyubov" ("Brotherly Love") and became the youngest corresponding member of the Bulgarian Literary Society. From 1871 he worked as a physician in Sliven, where he was initiated into the activities of the secret revolutionary committee – he treated insurgents, raised funds for weapons and received Levski. After the April Uprising he accompanied Lady Strangford to the village of Boyadzhik, after which he was persecuted by the Turkish authorities and exiled to Diyarbakır. After the Liberation he took part in the founding of the first Red Cross society in Sliven (1878) and was elected its vice-chairman. He was appointed chief physician of the Sliven hospital, a post he held for 16 years. He served as a battalion physician in the Serbo-Bulgarian War, was elected a deputy, and published books, including a textbook on zoology. He died on 7 November 1895, only 48 years old, infected with typhus by a patient.
Main contributions
- Active involvement in the secret revolutionary committee in Sliven – treating insurgents and raising funds for the uprising
- Participation in the founding of the first Bulgarian Red Cross society in Bulgaria (Sliven, 25 October 1878) and election as its vice-chairman
- Service as chief physician of the Sliven hospital for 16 years
- Publication of a zoology textbook – one of the first manuals in this field in Bulgaria
- Service as a battalion physician in the Serbo-Bulgarian War, decorated with the Order for Bravery and the Order of St. Alexander
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Dr. Nencho Planinski born?
Dr. Nencho Planinski was born on 20 July 1847 in the village of Zheleznik, in the Stara Zagora region.
What is Dr. Nencho Planinski known for?
Dr. Nencho Planinski was a physician, public figure and educator from Sliven, an active participant in the national liberation movement and in building the healthcare system after the Liberation. He worked in the secret revolutionary committee of Sliven, treating insurgents, raising funds for weapons and receiving Levski.
Where did Dr. Nencho Planinski work?
From 1871, Dr. Nencho Planinski worked as a physician in Sliven. After the Liberation, he was appointed chief physician of the Sliven hospital and held that post for 16 years.
What were Dr. Nencho Planinski's contributions?
He took part in founding the first Red Cross society in Bulgaria (Sliven, 25 October 1878) and was elected its vice-chairman. He published a zoology textbook, one of the first manuals in this field in Bulgaria.
In which war did Dr. Nencho Planinski take part?
Dr. Nencho Planinski took part as a battalion physician in the Serbo-Bulgarian War. He was awarded the Order for Bravery and the Order of St. Alexander.
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See also
- Dr. Todor Stoyanovich1844 – 1894
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- Dr. Pavel Yakovlevich Pyasetski26 October 1843 – 6 March 1920
A Russian military surgeon, traveller and painter who worked in the Gabrovo hospital during the Russo-Turkish War. Author of the book "Two Months in Gabrovo".
- Dr. Stefan Hristov Bocharov1 April 1852 – 14 January 1937
Bulgarian military physician, participant in the Serbo-Turkish War and the Russo-Turkish War, who rose to the rank of Major General and Chief Physician of the Bulgarian Army.
- Dr. Stoyko Yordanov Gaev15 August 1841 – 19 January 1890
A bulgarian physician of the Revival era, a participant in three wars and a deputy in the Constituent Assembly. He worked as a military and provincial physician and was an organizer of the medical society in Varna.
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