About
Bulgarian poet, author, translator, and folklore anthologist who is known for "Izvorat na Belonogata" and other poems. During the 1860s, he published two compilations of Bulgarian folk songs.
Before Fame
He was the son of a Tarnovo coppersmith. Sadly, his mother died during his birth.
Trivia
His revolutionary political views and activities led to his arrest and ended his teaching career.
Family Life
He had eight children, two of whom became politicians and one of whom was a poet.
Associated With
His patriotic and lyrical poems were influenced by the work of Alexander Pushkin.
