Father of Bulgarian National Revival

The Father of the Bulgarian National Revival is usually considered to be Paisii Hilendarski, an 18th-century monk and historian. He played a crucial role in awakening the national consciousness of Bulgarians during a time of Ottoman rule. Paisii wrote "Slavonic-Bulgarian History," which emphasized Bulgaria's rich past and cultural identity. His work inspired others to promote education, literature, and Bulgarian traditions, laying the groundwork for a broader movement towards national liberation and independence, culminating in the Bulgarian Renaissance and eventual liberation from Ottoman control in the late 19th century.