Biography
Nikolay Nenov
born: Kazanlak
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Physicians from KazanlakPhysicians in the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)
Nikolay Nenov was a medical student from Kazanlak who enlisted as a volunteer in the 4th Battalion of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps during the Russo-Turkish War.
Nikolay Nenov, a native of Kazanlak, was among the Bulgarian students who studied medicine at the Constantinople Military Medical School. When the Russo-Turkish War was declared, he enlisted as a volunteer in the 4th Battalion of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps. He took part as a feldsher in the battle at Stara Zagora, in the defense of the Shipka Pass, and in the battle of Sheynovo. For his merits, on 18 June 1878 he was promoted to the rank of portupey-junker.
Main contributions
- Volunteer service in the 4th Battalion of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps
- Participation as a feldsher in the battle at Stara Zagora
- Participation in the defense of the Shipka Pass
- Participation in the battle of Sheynovo
- Promoted to the rank of portupey-junker on 18 June 1878
Frequently asked questions
Who is Nikolay Nenov?
Nikolay Nenov is a medical student from Kazanlak who enlisted as a volunteer in the 4th Battalion of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps (Opalchenie) during the Russo-Turkish War.
Where did Nikolay Nenov study medicine?
Nikolay Nenov was among the Bulgarian students who studied medicine at the Imperial Military Medical School in Constantinople.
In which war did Nikolay Nenov take part, and in which battles?
Nikolay Nenov took part in the Russo-Turkish War as a feldsher (paramedic) in the 4th Battalion of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps. He participated in the battle at Stara Zagora, the defense of the Shipka Pass, and the Battle of Sheynovo.
What were Nikolay Nenov's contributions?
Nikolay Nenov was a volunteer in the 4th Battalion of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps and served as a feldsher (paramedic) in the battle at Stara Zagora. He also took part in the defense of the Shipka Pass and the Battle of Sheynovo.
When and to what rank was Nikolay Nenov promoted?
On 18 June 1878, Nikolay Nenov was promoted to the rank of portepee junker (porteupey-yunker) for his merits.
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See also
- Dr. Aleksi Drumev1849 – 2 July 1912
A physician from Svishtov who took part as a volunteer in the Serbo-Turkish War and the Russo-Turkish War, founder of the hospital in Pleven and its many-times director, known for his generous donations to education and healthcare.
- Dr. Aleksi Hristov1849 – 8 March 1913
A physician from Gabrovo of the Palauzov family, a graduate in medicine from Moscow, a participant in the Russo-Turkish War, and for many years a surgeon and hospital director in post-Liberation Bulgaria.
- Dr. Andrey Bogdanov
A Bulgarian physician, born in Shumen, appointed physician of the First Volunteer Company (Druzhina) of the Bulgarian Volunteer Corps during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878). He took part in key military actions during the war.
- 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.
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