Yordan Milanov facts for kids
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Yordan Milanov
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| Born | December 26, 1867 Elena, Bulgaria
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| Died | February 8, 1932 (aged 64) Sofia, Bulgaria
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| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Projects | Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church, Sofia Holy Synod Palace, Sofia Central Post Hall, Sofia |
Yordan Milanov (Bulgarian: Йордан Миланов; 1867–1932) was a famous Bulgarian architect.
He was one of Bulgaria's top architects in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many of his buildings are well-known landmarks in Sofia, the capital city. Two of his most famous designs are the Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church and the Synodal Palace. He worked on both of these with another architect named Petko Momchilov.
Early Life and Career
Yordan Milanov was born on December 26, 1867, in the town of Elena, Bulgaria. He went to the famous Aprilov National High School in Gabrovo. In the late 1880s, Milanov decided to study architecture. He went to the Vienna University of Technology to learn more about building design.
After finishing his studies, Milanov came back to Bulgaria in 1893. He started his career as an assistant to the main architect of the Sofia city government. Later, he became a top official at the Ministry of Public Works. He held this important job until 1921. During these years, Milanov worked closely with Petko Momchilov. Together, they created many buildings that show the unique style of Bulgarian architecture from that time.
Milanov was also a member of the committee that oversaw the building of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia. He later became the chairman of this committee.
Famous Buildings
Yordan Milanov designed many important buildings. Here are some of his most notable works:
- Aleksandrovska Hospital, Sofia (He worked on this with Petko Momchilov).
- Central Post Hall, Sofia (built in 1893).
- Sveti Sedmochislenitsi Church, Sofia (designed between 1901 and 1902 with Petko Momchilov).
- Bulgarian Agricultural Bank headquarters, Sofia (built from 1904 to 1907, now the Bulgarian State Railways headquarters).
- The Holy Synod Palace, Sofia (designed in 1908 with Petko Momchilov).
- He also helped redesign parts of the Sofia University Rectorate building.
See also
- List of Bulgarian architects
