Konstantin Zhostov

Konstantin Andonov Zhostov (30 September 1867 – 30 August 1916) was a Bulgarian general and Chief of the Bulgarian Army Staff.

Biography Konstantin Zhostov was born in the village of Gaytaninovo, at the time part of the Ottoman Empire. He was the son of Andon Zhostov, a teacher and a significant figure in the struggle for the autonomy of the Bulgarian Church. Konstantin had two brothers.

After the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878) the family settled in Sofia and Andon became a priest. During the Serbo-Bulgarian War Konstantin was a student in Lom and took part in the Battle of Pirot between 14 and 15 November 1885 as a volunteer in the Student's Legion.

After the war, he graduated from the High School and Lom and continued his education in the Artillery Department of the Military School in Sofia. He received his first officer rank - lieutenant on 9 May 1887 and began his service in the artillery and in 1894 was promoted to captain.

Major General Konstantin Zhostov died on 30 August 1916 after suffering from complications of appendicitis.

Awards Order of Bravery, II grade and III grade,2 class Order of St Alexander, II and III grade with swords Order of Military Merit, IV and V grade German Iron Cross Austrian Order of the Iron Crown Ottoman Liyakat Medal