Mostich
Bulgarian official, military leader
About Mostich
Lived 900 – 901.
Redrawing of the epitaph of Mostich, with the first ever reference to the title "Tsar" highlighted.
Mostich (, Old Bulgarian: МОСТИЧЬ) was a high-ranking official in the 10th-century First Bulgarian Empire, during the rule of Simeon I and Peter I. He bore the title of Ichirgu-boil and was most likely the commander of the state capital Preslav's garrison.
Mostich is known from the 10th-century Old Bulgarian inscription on his tombstone, found in a church (now known as "Mostich's Church") in the Selishte area of Preslav, then the inner city of the Bulgarian capital. The tombstone was discovered in 1952 by Professor Stancho Vaklinov and is preserved in the National Archaeological Museum.
The inscription is Mostich's epitaph, indicating that he was buried in the church: his remains were also found, revealing that he was relatively short (165–170 cm). The text is notable for being one of the earliest sources mentioning the title "Цѣсарь" ("Tsesar" ).
It reads as follows:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mostich?
Bulgarian official, military leader
When was Mostich born?
Mostich was born in 900.
When did Mostich die?
Mostich died in 901 in Veliki Preslav.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mostich. https://biography.guide/mostich/
MLA: "Mostich." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mostich/.
Chicago: "Mostich." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mostich/.
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