About Christo Fotew
Lived 1934 – 2002 (aged 68). Christo Fotew was a Bulgarian writer and poet.
Hristo Konstantinov Fotev (; 25 March 1934 – 27 July 2002) was a Bulgarian poet.
Born in Istanbul, Turkey to Bulgarian parents, Fotev moved with his family to the Bulgarian Black Sea port city of Burgas in 1940. He published his first collection of poetry in 1960 and became a member of the Union of Bulgarian Writers in 1961. From 1964 on, he was the Union's creative secretary.
Fotev's lyrics often dealt with the topic of love, and the sea was a key poetic element and inspiration in his work.
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Who was Christo Fotew?
Bulgarian poet (1934-2002)
When was Christo Fotew born?
Christo Fotew was born on 25 March 1934 in Istanbul.
When did Christo Fotew die?
Christo Fotew died on 27 July 2002 in Sofia.
What was Christo Fotew's occupation?
Christo Fotew was a writer and poet.
What nationality was Christo Fotew?
Christo Fotew was Bulgarian.
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