Hristo Lukov
Hristo Nikolov Lukov (Bulgarian: Христо Николов Луков; 6 January 1887 in Varna – 13 February 1943 in Sofia) was a Bulgarian lieutenant-general, politician, and Minister of War, who led the nationalistic Union of Bulgarian National Legions (UBNL), an organisation largely supportive of Nazi ideology. Lukov was assassinated in 1943 by two members of the Bulgarian resistance movement, Violeta Yakova and Ivan Burudzhiev.
Hristo Lukov | |
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Hristov Lukov in full military regalia | |
| Born | 6 January 1887 |
| Died | 13 February 1943 (aged 56) |
| Cause of death | Assassination by gunshot |
| Political party | Union of Bulgarian National Legions |
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