About Angel Voyvoda
Lived 1812 – 1864 (aged 51–52). Angel Voyvoda was a Bulgarian revolutionary.
Angel Stoyanov Kariotov (; 1812 – ), also known as Angel Vojvoda (Ангел войвода), was one of the biggest voivods in Bulgarian history, who led the well-organized band in the regions of Plovdiv and Haskovo around 1832 and 1862. He was born in the Rodоpean village Dragoynovo in the Municipality of Parvomay. The Angel Peak in Mount Rila is named after him. Angel Vojvoda was also a main contributor and initiator of the only Bulgarian monastery built during the Ottoman dominance - the Arapovo Monastery "St. Nedelya".
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Who was Angel Voyvoda?
Bulgarian revolutionary
When was Angel Voyvoda born?
Angel Voyvoda was born on 21 September 1812 in Dragoynovo.
When did Angel Voyvoda die?
Angel Voyvoda died in 1864 in Hilandar.
What was Angel Voyvoda's occupation?
Angel Voyvoda was a revolutionary.
What nationality was Angel Voyvoda?
Angel Voyvoda was Bulgarian.
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