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Ivan Stefanov Geshov

Ivan Stefanov Geshov (1854-1932) was a Bulgarian politician and diplomat from the prominent Revival-era Geshov family. Born in Plovdiv, he graduated from Robert College in Constantinople and studied at Owens College in Manchester. Alongside his cousin Ivan Evstratiev Geshov he was among the leaders of the People's (Unionist) Party in Eastern Rumelia, where he served as a deputy in the Regional Assembly, mayor of Plovdiv in 1880-1883 and chair of the Permanent Committee in 1884-1885. Later he was a member of parliament and diplomat, linking municipal government with the Unionist political current.

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Roles: mayor
Life dates: 1854-1932

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17 November 1880 – 26 January 1883

Mayor: Ivan Stefanov Geshov

Officially listed mayoral term in Plovdiv Municipality's mayor archive: 17 November 1880 – 26 January 1883.

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Dr. Sotir Antoniadi · succeeds · Ivan Stefanov Geshov

Linked event: Mayor: Dr. Sotir Antoniadi (acting mayor 26 January 1883 – 21 April 1883)

Relationship source: Plovdiv Municipality — Mayors of Plovdiv
Ivan Stefanov Geshov · succeeds · Kostaki Peev

Linked event: Mayor: Ivan Stefanov Geshov (17 November 1880 – 26 January 1883)

Relationship source: Plovdiv Municipality — Mayors of Plovdiv
Ivan Stefanov Geshov · succeeded by · Dr. Sotir Antoniadi

Linked event: Mayor: Ivan Stefanov Geshov (17 November 1880 – 26 January 1883)

Relationship source: Plovdiv Municipality — Mayors of Plovdiv
Kostaki Peev · succeeded by · Ivan Stefanov Geshov

Linked event: Mayor: Kostaki Peev (12 March 1878 – 17 November 1880)

Relationship source: Plovdiv Municipality — Mayors of Plovdiv

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Mayor: Ivan Stefanov Geshov

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