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Chardafon

1860 – 1906

Bulgarian revolutionary

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Lived 1860 – 1906 (aged 45–46). Chardafon was a military officer.

Chardafon , born Prodan Tishkov (Продан Тишков; 1860 in Gabrovo22 November 1906), was a Bulgarian revolutionary. Chardafon took part in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78 as a volunteer. After the liberation, he became sergeant-major of East Rumelia's militia in Golyamo Konare, now known as Saedinenie.

Until 1884, his nickname was Charda, which stands for "flock of cattle". Since a mockery in his militia work, general Von Drigalsky added "fon" (a German preposition denoting aristocratic origin) so his famous nickname appeared — Chardafon. He took part in the preparation and proclamation of the Unification of Bulgaria. He was a member of the Bulgarian Secret Central Revolutionary Committee in Golyamo Konare and led a detachment, which entered Plovdiv on 6 September 1885 and took part in the city governor's arrest.

After the Unification of Bulgaria, he became a major at the cavalry. Zahari Stoyanov wrote a humorous outline for him, entitled Chardafon the Great.

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1860, Gabrovo
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chardafon?

Bulgarian revolutionary

When was Chardafon born?

Chardafon was born in 1860 in Gabrovo.

When did Chardafon die?

Chardafon died on 22 November 1906 in Gabrovo.

What was Chardafon's occupation?

Chardafon was a military officer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chardafon

· Wikidata: Q5074199

· DBpedia: Chardafon

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