Deaths in the 1950s

Vasil Kolarov

1877–1950 (age 73)

Georgi Dimitrov Mausoleum

Vasil Kolarov was a prominent Bulgarian politician devoted to public service.

Aleksandar Balabanov

1879–1955 (age 76)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Hristo Tatarchev

1869–1952 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Hristo Tatarchev was a compassionate physician remembered for improving healthcare in Sofia.

Georgi Damyanov

1892–1958 (age 66)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Hristo Stanishev

1863–1952 (age 89)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Hristo Stanishev was an accomplished engineer who helped build Bulgaria's infrastructure.

Nikola Mushanov

1872–1951 (age 79)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Boris Bumbarov

1896–1959 (age 63)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Boris Bumbarov was a respected politician dedicated to the common good.

Vassil Shanov

1874–1953 (age 79)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Georgi Bončev

1866–1955 (age 89)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Georgi Bončev was a pioneering Bulgarian geologist who enriched the nation’s scientific knowledge.

D. Dechev

1877–1958 (age 81)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimităr Poljanov

1876–1953 (age 77)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimităr Poljanov was a distinguished writer whose works captured Bulgarian life.

Ivan Kavaldzhiev

1891–1959 (age 68)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Konstantin Petkanov

1891–1952 (age 61)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Konstantin Petkanov was a thoughtful writer whose work enriched Bulgarian literature.

Krum Kyulyavkov

1893–1955 (age 62)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Lazar Popovski

1891–1952 (age 61)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Lazar Popovski was a dedicated military professional known for his faithful service.

Gawril Katsarov

1874–1958 (age 84)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Ran Bosilek

1886–1958 (age 72)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Ran Bosilek was a treasured writer whose stories nurtured Bulgarian readers of all ages.

Voydan Popgeorgiev – Chernodrinski

1875–1951 (age 76)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikola Gabrovski

1871–1955 (age 84)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikola Gabrovski was a disciplined military officer whose steady leadership helped reinforce Bulgaria’s armed forces d...

Stefan Abramov

1884–1953 (age 69)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Tsvetko Boboshevski

1884–1952 (age 68)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Tsvetko Boboshevski was a respected lawyer whose thoughtful practice and mentorship left a lasting mark on Sofia’s leg...

Jindřich Wiesner

1864–1951 (age 87)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Ivan Lazarov

1889–1952 (age 63)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Ivan Lazarov was a respected sculptor whose public works and mentorship enriched Bulgaria’s cultural life.

Boris T. Achtarov

1885–1959 (age 74)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimitar Savov

1887–1951 (age 64)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimitar Savov was a principled politician remembered for seeking balanced solutions in turbulent times.

Aleksandar Ognyanov

1884–1953 (age 69)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Andrey Protich

1875–1959 (age 84)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Andrey Protich was a literary critic who guided readers and writers alike with discerning and generous insight.

Metodiy Popov

1881–1954 (age 73)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikola Apostolov

1866–1952 (age 86)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikola Apostolov was a lawyer whose integrity and balanced counsel earned widespread respect.

Nikola Georgiev Danchov

1878–1956 (age 78)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikolay Raynov

1889–1954 (age 65)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikolay Raynov was a photographer whose evocative images preserved the spirit of his homeland.

Nikolaĭ Khrelkov

1894–1950 (age 56)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Pancho Hadzhimishev

1874–1957 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Pancho Hadzhimishev was a public servant whose steady leadership sought to strengthen Bulgarian civic life.

Svetoslav Obretenov

1909–1955 (age 46)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Slavka Pushkarova

1879–1956 (age 77)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Slavka Pushkarova was a revolutionary whose courage and conviction inspired her compatriots.

Spiridon Mirchev

1866–1953 (age 87)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Stefan Daskalov

1880–1955 (age 75)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Stefan Daskalov was a dedicated politician respected for his principled advocacy and thoughtful leadership.

Stefan Ivanov

1875–1951 (age 76)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Stoyan Kableshkov

1868–1953 (age 85)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Stoyan Kableshkov (1868–1953) is remembered as a devoted citizen who guided his community through changing times.

Todor Samodumow

1878–1957 (age 79)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Toma Bakrachev

1877–1951 (age 74)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Toma Bakrachev (1877–1951) is remembered as a committed revolutionary who stood for Bulgaria's aspirations.

Hristo Gyurkov

1868–1959 (age 91)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Yordan Yartsev

1885–1954 (age 69)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Yordan Yartsev (1885–1954) is remembered as a dedicated printer who supported Bulgarian literacy.

Chariton of Dragovitia

1880–1958 (age 78)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Marin Drumev

1868–1956 (age 88)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Marin Drumev (1868–1956) is honored for steadfast service in Bulgaria's military ranks.

Botyo Savov

1881–1959 (age 78)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Vladimir Mitsev

1895–1955 (age 60)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Vladimir Mitsev (1895–1955) is remembered as a steady figure in his community throughout decades of change.

Naum Yakimov

1870–1957 (age 87)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikola Ramadanov

1877–1958 (age 81)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikola Ramadanov (1877–1958) is remembered as a loyal member of Sofia's civic fabric.

Georgi Zaharinchev

1884–1955 (age 71)

Central Sofia Cemetery