About
Bulgarian war hero who strategised a revolutionary movement to liberate Bulgaria from Ottoman rule. He founded the Internal Revolutionary Organisation.
Before Fame
He studied homespun tailoring as a local craftsman's apprentice in Karlovo.
Trivia
He has had several institutions in Bulgaria named in his honor including the football club PFC Levski Sofia and the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy.
Family Life
He grew up with two older brothers, Hristo and Peter and an older sister, Yana; another sister died during childhood.
Associated With
Like him, Yane Sandanski is a war hero from Bulgaria.
