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Todor Burmov
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| Тодор Бурмов | |
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| 1st Prime Minister of Bulgaria | |
| In office 17 July 1879 – 6 December 1879 |
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| Monarch | Alexander |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Vasil Drumev |
| Minister of Interior | |
| In office 17 July 1879 – 6 December 1879 |
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| Premier | Himself |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Dimitar Grekov |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 17 July 1879 – 7 August 1879 |
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| Premier | Himself |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Georgi Atanasovich |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 18 March 1883 – 19 September 1883 |
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| Premier | Leonid Sobolev |
| Preceded by | Leonid Sobolev |
| Succeeded by | Grigor Nachovich |
| In office 21 August 1886 – 24 August 1886 |
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| Premier | Vasil Drumev |
| Preceded by | Petko Karavelov |
| Succeeded by | Ivan Geshov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 January 1834 Gabrovo Province, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 7 November 1906 (aged 72) Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Political party | Conservative Party (until 1885) Progressive Liberal Party (1885–1906) |
| Alma mater | Imperial Moscow University |
Todor Stoyanov Burmov (Bulgarian: Тодор Стоянов Бурмов) was an important Bulgarian politician. He was born on January 14, 1834, and passed away on November 7, 1906. He belonged to the Conservative Party and made history as the very first Prime Minister of Bulgaria after it became an independent country.
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Early Life and Education
Todor Burmov started his journey by studying at the Kiev Theological Academy. After finishing his studies, he worked as a teacher in the city of Gabrovo. He also became an editor for a newspaper.
During the time when Bulgaria was part of the Ottoman Empire, Burmov was known for his moderate views. He, along with another figure named Gavril Krastevich, believed in creating an independent Bulgarian Orthodox Church. However, they wanted this church to still have ties with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. This was different from some other Bulgarians who wanted a complete separation.
Becoming Bulgaria's First Prime Minister
After Bulgaria gained its independence, Prince Alexander chose Todor Burmov to be the first Prime Minister. This happened on July 17, 1879. Even though the Conservative Party didn't have a lot of power in the assembly, Burmov was picked because he was a close friend of the Prince.
His main job as Prime Minister was to help the new country become stable. This included dealing with challenges in areas like Varna, where there was some unrest. To keep things calm, his government put these areas under special rules, sometimes called martial law, which meant the military had more control.
However, Burmov's government faced difficulties. It didn't have enough support from the members of the assembly. Because of this, his government didn't last long and ended in the same year, 1879.
Later Political Career
Even after his time as Prime Minister, Todor Burmov remained an important person in Bulgarian politics. He served as the Minister of Finance in two different governments. First, he worked under Leonid Sobolev, and later under Archbishop Kliment Turnovski.
Burmov also returned to journalism, writing for newspapers. Over time, he decided to leave the Conservative Party. He then joined the Progressive Liberal Party, which was led by Dragan Tsankov. He continued to be an active political figure until his death in 1906.
See also
In Spanish: Todor Burmov para niños
