Neophyte of Rila

Neophyte of Rila (1793–1881) was an Ottoman linguist, translator and painter.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Никола Поппетров Бенин.

Born at Bansko in 1793, died at Monastery of Saint John of Rila in 1881.

In detail

the recorded working language is Bulgarian, Russian and Greek.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Neofit Rilski”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1417232: Neophyte of Rila

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