1743 History of Bulgaria

Liebig series issued in 1960 illustrating key events in Bulgarian history, from the foundation of the Bulgarian state to the struggle for independence from Ottoman rule.

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This Liebig series, Sanguinetti no. 1743, issued in 1960, presents several important episodes in the history of Bulgaria. The cards depict military victories, influential rulers and the long struggle of the Bulgarian people to preserve their national identity.

Series Details

  • Sanguinetti no.: 1743

  • Year of issue: 1960

  • Number of cards: 6

  • Theme: History of Bulgaria

  • Main figures: Khan Asparuh, Simeon the Great, Ivan Asen II

  • Publisher: Liebig

The six cards illustrate the conquest under Khan Asparuh, the reign of Simeon the Great, Ivan Asen II, the population fleeing the Ottoman invasion, Bulgarian resistance fighters and the liberation by Russian forces in 1878. Together they provide a concise overview of Bulgarian history.