Ivan Kolev (general)
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Ivan Kolev Stoyanov (Bulgarian: Иван Колев Стоянов)[1] (15 September 1863 in Banovka [bg] – 29 July 1917 in Vienna) was a Bulgarian lieutenant general and distinguished cavalry commander during World War I.
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Ivan Kolev | |
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Nickname(s) | Father of the cavalry |
Born | 15 September 1863 Banovka [bg], United Principalities |
Died | 29 July 1917 (aged 54) Vienna, Austria-Hungary |
Allegiance | Bulgaria |
Service/ | Bulgarian Army |
Years of service | 1885–1917 |
Rank | lieutenant general |
Commands held | 1st Cavalry Brigade 10th Infantry Division 1st Cavalry Division |
Battles/wars | First Balkan War
First World War |
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