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Vasil Ivanov Kunchev (1837–1873) earned his nickname "Levski" (meaning "Lionlike") during his time in the Bulgarian volunteer legions in Serbia, reportedly for his agility during military training.

Captured by Ottoman authorities in late 1872 at the Kakrina inn, he was tried in Sofia and executed by hanging on February 18, 1873. Today, he is considered the "greatest Bulgarian of all time". levskiapostole

Levski established a vast network of secret revolutionary committees across Bulgaria. His goal was to organize a national uprising from within, rather than relying solely on external aid. levskiapostole