Kuzman Shapkarev

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Birthday January 1, 1834

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Ohrid, Macedonia

DEATH DATE Mar 18, 1909 (75)

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Numerology: 9

About

An ethnographer, folklorist, and scientist integral in the Bulgarian National Revival. He wrote several 19th century Bulgarian textbooks on science, religion, and geography.

Before Fame

He started off as a teacher of the Bulgarian language, and helped establish two Solun high schools.

Trivia

He became a member of the Bulgarian Academy of Science in 1900.

Family Life

He was born in Ohrid.

Associated With

Shapkarev and Maja Apostoloska are both renowned Macedonian writers.