- Konstantin Stoilov
Konstantin Stoilov ( _bg. Константин Стоилов) (
September 23 ,1853 -March 23 ,1901 ) was a leadingBulgaria n politician and twice Prime Minister.Born in
Plovdiv , Stoilov studied atRobert College inIstanbul , before studying law atRuprecht Karl University of Heidelberg to doctorate level, where he became a Freemason.A career politician with the Bulgarian Conservative Party, he held a number of government portfolios including Foreign Minister, Law Minister and Interior Affairs Minister. His first reign as Prime Minister lasted only for a brief spell in 1887. He returned in 1894 to preside over a longer ministry, which was characterized by increasing toleration for the activities of the
Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization as well as fairer treatment of theJew s (as a lawyer, Stoilov had successfully defended the Jews ofVratsa from allegations ofblood libel in 1890). The Stoilov-led coalition remained in office until 1899 when a series of liberal administations began. He remained an important figure in Bulgarian politics until his death.Stoilov was the main political opponent of
Stefan Stambolov .
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