Biography
Dr.Todor Stoyanovich
Also known as: Todor Iv. Stoyanovich
1844 – 1894 · born: Stara Zagora
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Dr. Todor Stoyanovich is presented as the first Bulgarian specialist in urology and the founder of the hospital in Stara Zagora. He took an active part in the public and political life of Bulgaria.
He was born in 1844 in Stara Zagora. His father, Ivancho Stoyanov, was an educator and school trustee. He graduated in medicine at Montpellier, France, and on 30 August 1869 defended a doctoral dissertation in urology, in which he analyzed the causes of urinary retention and discussed terms such as "dysuria," "stricture," and "ischuria." After his return he worked as a municipal physician in Stara Zagora until 1879. He initiated the establishment of a branch of the "St. Panteleimon" Charitable Society and was elected its chairman. On his initiative, the hospital in the town was opened on 3 June 1883. In the period 1886–1893 he headed the health service, after which he worked as head of a department at the Alexandrovska Hospital in Sofia. He was elected a member of parliament and secretary of the Provincial Assembly of Eastern Rumelia, and took part in the Unification of Bulgaria. From 1884 he was a corresponding member, and subsequently a full member, of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. He died in 1894.
Main contributions
- The first Bulgarian specialist in urology
- Founder and first director of the hospital in Stara Zagora (opened on 3 June 1883)
- Defended a doctoral dissertation in urology at Montpellier on 30 August 1869
- Elected a member of parliament and secretary of the Provincial Assembly of Eastern Rumelia; took part in the Unification of Bulgaria
- Full member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and among the founders of the journal "Znanie"
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Dr. Todor Stoyanovich born?
Dr. Todor Stoyanovich was born in 1844 in Stara Zagora. His father, Ivancho Stoyanov, was an educator and school trustee.
What is Dr. Todor Stoyanovich known for?
Dr. Todor Stoyanovich is known as the first Bulgarian specialist in urology and as the founder and first director of the hospital in Stara Zagora. He also took an active part in Bulgaria's public and political life.
Where did Dr. Todor Stoyanovich study, and what was the topic of his dissertation?
Dr. Todor Stoyanovich graduated in medicine in Montpellier, France. On 30 August 1869 he defended a doctoral dissertation in urology, in which he analyzed the causes of urinary retention.
Where did Dr. Todor Stoyanovich work?
After returning, Dr. Todor Stoyanovich worked as a city physician in Stara Zagora until 1879. From 1886 to 1893 he headed the health service, after which he was head of a department at Alexandrovska Hospital in Sofia.
What were Dr. Todor Stoyanovich's contributions?
On 3 June 1883, Dr. Todor Stoyanovich opened the hospital in Stara Zagora on his own initiative. He was also elected a member of parliament and secretary of the Regional Assembly of Eastern Rumelia, and took part in the Unification of Bulgaria. He was a full member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and one of the founders of the journal "Znanie".
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