Petko Karavelov

Petko Stoychev Karavelov (Bulgarian: Петко Стойчев Каравелов; 24 March 1843 – 24 January 1903) was a leading Bulgarian liberal politician who served as Prime Minister on four occasions.

In this Bulgarian name, the patronymic is Stoychev and the family name is Karavelov.
Petko Karavelov
Петко Стойчев Каравелов
4th Prime Minister of Bulgaria
In office
10 December 1880 – 9 May 1881
MonarchAlexander
Preceded byDragan Tsankov
Succeeded byJohann Casimir Ernrot
In office
11 July 1884 – 21 August 1886
MonarchAlexander
Preceded byDragan Tsankov
Succeeded byKliment Turnovski
In office
24 August 1886 – 28 August 1886
MonarchAlexander
Preceded byKliment Turnovski
Succeeded byVasil Radoslavov
In office
5 March 1901 – 4 January 1902
MonarchFerdinand
Preceded byRacho Petrov
Succeeded byStoyan Danev
Minister of Finance
In office
7 April 1880 – 9 May 1881
PremierDragan Tsankov (7 April 1880 - 10 December 1880)
Himself (10 December 1880 - 9 May 1881)
Preceded byGrigor Nachovich
Succeeded byGeorgi Zhelyazkovich
In office
11 July 1884 – 21 August 1886
PremierHimself
Preceded byMikhail Sarafov
Succeeded byTodor Burmov
In office
4 March 1901 – 3 January 1902
PremierHimself
Preceded byKhristo Bonchev
Succeeded byMikhail Sarafov
Personal details
Born
Petko Stoichev Karavelov

(1843-03-24)24 March 1843
Koprivshtitsa, Ottoman Empire
Died24 January 1903(1903-01-24) (aged 59)
Sofia, Bulgaria
Resting placeSveti Sedmochislenitsi Church, Sofia
NationalityBulgarian
Political partyLiberal Party (1878–1886)
Democratic Party (1886–1903)
SpouseEkaterina Karavelova
ChildrenLora Karavelova (daughter)
RelativesLyuben Karavelov (brother)
Alma materImperial Moscow University (1866)
OccupationTeacher
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