About Yona Markova
Lived 1855 – 1923 (aged 67–68). Yona Markova was a Bulgarian military personnel.
Yona Markova (c. 1855–1923), was a Bulgarian soldier and war heroine. She became famous as a war heroine as she served as a Bulgarian soldier during the Serbo-Bulgarian War posing as a man. She was decorated with two military medals for bravery in combat.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Yona Markova?
Bulgarian military personnel
When was Yona Markova born?
Yona Markova was born in 1855 in Boynitsa.
When did Yona Markova die?
Yona Markova died in 1923 in Sofia.
What was Yona Markova's occupation?
Yona Markova was a military personnel.
What nationality was Yona Markova?
Yona Markova was Bulgarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Yona Markova. https://biography.guide/yona-markova/
MLA: "Yona Markova." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/yona-markova/.
Chicago: "Yona Markova." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/yona-markova/.
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