Description:
(Legendary Bulgarian Poet and Folklorist Known for His Collection 'Bulgarian Folk Songs' Alongside His Brother Konstantin)
Dimitar Miladinov played a key role in the Bulgarian National Revival during the 19th century. He was acclaimed for collecting folk material, a contribution that greatly influenced the evolution of modern Bulgarian literature and inspired celebrated poets. Despite controversies concerning his ethnicity later on, his legacy in Bulgarian culture and literature is widely esteemed. Furthermore, his daughter furthered his nationalist pursuits, and his son achieved recognition as a notable jurist and historian, focusing on Bulgarian and Byzantine law.
Born In
Struga
Died on
January 11, 1862