Evlogi Georgiev

Evlogi Georgiev

Evlogi Georgiev ( _bg. Евлоги Георгиев) (3 October 1819 - 5 July 1897) was a major Bulgarian merchant, banker and benefactor. The main building of the Sofia University was build with a large financial endowmment by him and his brother Hristo Georgiev.

Biography

Georgiev was born in Karlovo, but spent most of his life in Bucharest, where he operated a successful business.

Honour

Evlogi Peak on Smith Island, South Shetland Islands is named after Evlogi Georgiev.


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