Pencho Slaveykov

Poet

Birthday April 27, 1866

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Bulgaria

DEATH DATE Jun 10, 1912 (46)

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About

Bulgarian poet and writer who studied philosophy and was a member of the prominent Misal (Thought) group. His intimate poems appeared in numerous literary publications.

Before Fame

He was educated in Tryavna and Plovdiv. He later served as director of both the Bulgarian National Theatre and the National Library of Bulgaria.

Trivia

A teenage bout of pneumonia left him permanently disabled.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Tryavna, Bulgaria. His father, Petko Slaveykov, was also a writer.

Associated With

He and Ivan Vazov are both known for their contributions to Bulgarian poetry.